onmiddan

onmiddan
1. prep w.d. amid, in the midst, at the middle of; 2. adv in the middle, into the midst

Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.

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  • amid — or amidst preposition Etymology: amid from Middle English amidde, from Old English onmiddan, from on + middan, dative of midde mid; amidst from Middle English amiddes, from amidde + es s Date: before 12th century 1. in or into the middle of …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Old English grammar — This article is part of a series on: Old English Dialects …   Wikipedia

  • middan — see onmiddan …   Old to modern English dictionary

  • ámiddan — see onmiddan …   Old to modern English dictionary

  • ómiddan — see onmiddan …   Old to modern English dictionary

  • amid — a|mid [əˈmıd] prep [: Old English; Origin: onmiddan in the middle ] 1.) while noisy, busy, or confused events are happening used in writing or news reports ▪ The dollar has fallen in value amid rumors of weakness in the US economy. ▪… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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