Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶MIDDIM, n. A nonce Sc. variant of Eng. medium.Ayr. 1826 Galt Last of Lairds xxxv.:
Hammergaw frae morning to night wi the advocates about corn laws and circulating middims.