First Known Use: 15th century
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midst
noun \ˈmidst, ˈmitst\
: the middle area or part of something
: the period of time when something is happening or being done
—used to say that someone is among the people in a group
Full Definition of MIDST
1
: the interior or central part or point : middle <in the midst of the forest>
2
: a position of proximity to the members of a group <a traitor in our midst>
3
: the condition of being surrounded or beset <in the midst of his troubles>
4
: a period of time about the middle of a continuing act or condition <in the midst of a meal>
— midst preposition
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Origin of MIDST
Middle English middest, alteration of middes, short for amiddes amid
MIDST Defined for Kids
1midst
noun \ˈmidst\
Definition of MIDST for Kids
1
: the middle or central part <in the midst of the forest>
2
: a position among the members of a group <a stranger in our midst>
3
: the condition of being surrounded <in the midst of dangers>
2midst
preposition
Definition of MIDST for Kids
: amid <Midst the swarm of people, mangy dogs wandered. — Avi, Crispin>
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