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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1511-1654
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Midgate, n. and adv. Also: mide-, myd- and -gait(t. [Mid a. 1; Gate n. 1.] Midway, halfway.a. noun. 1533 Boece xi. xvi. 438 b.
Athir partie in gude ordoure in mydgate recounterit vthirb. adv. 1511–12 Wemyss Chart. 139.
Cumand northwart mydgait betuix Clarkis ward and the Lord Synclaris telit land 1572-5 Diurnal of Occurrents 256, 259. a1578 Pitsc. II. 153/8.
The Earle Marchall, or he come midegaitt, tyrit and grew seik a1578 Ib. 258/8.
The horsmen of Edinburgh came furth midgait to Leith 1596 Dalr. I. 290/22. 1603 E. Melville Godlie Dreame 185. 1638-54 Rec. Kirk Scotl. 162.
He would meet the Pope midgate
