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Midlothian

[ mid-loh-thee-uhn mid-loh-thee-uhn ]

noun

  1. Formerly Edinburgh. a historic county in SE Scotland.
  2. a town in NE Illinois.


Midlothian

/ mɪdˈləʊðɪən /

noun

  1. a council area of SE central Scotland: the historical county of Midlothian (including Edinburgh) became part of Lothian region in 1975; separate unitary authorities were created for Midlothian and City of Edinburgh in 1996; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Dalkeith. Pop: 79 710 (2003 est). Area: 356 sq km (137 sq miles)


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“For context, probably half of the FBI’s operational resources fell under me,” Mason, 63, said from his home in Midlothian, Va.

It brought to him again a vision of the Midlothian slopes, but it reminded Bobby that it was dinner-time.

Lady Midlothian would take it quite as a compliment, and a concert was not like a ball or any customary party.

Whatever may have been Lady Midlothian's misfortunes no one can say they have resulted from her own fault.

But Alice had gone away, and therefore the money was due to Lady Midlothian rather than to her.

Lady Glencora's letter she would of course answer, but to Lady Midlothian she would not condescend to make any reply whatever.

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