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midships

[ mid-ships ]
/ ˈmɪdˌʃɪps /
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adverb
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Origin of midships

First recorded in 1620–30
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British Dictionary definitions for midships

midships
/ (ˈmɪdˌʃɪps) /

adverb, adjective
nautical See amidships
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