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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Middest,) Midst, n.2 [Cf. Middis n.2 and Middestn.1] a. A mean, a middle course, an intermediate position. b. = Middis n.2 2 c. —a. 1638 Henderson Serm. 462.
There is not a midst between the two, that we need neither to fight, nor to be slaves a 1649 Drummond Wks. (1711) II. 30.
The majesty of a prince hardly falleth from a height to a midst, but easily is precipitated from any midst to the lowest degree 1678 R. Barclay Apol. Quakers vii. § 2. 202. —b. a1634 Forbes Rec. 470.
