Where does “Midland” come from?
Midland comes from Middle English mydlonde, a compound of mid- and londe meaning the middle region or central part of a territory.
Midland (English): From or pertaining to the English Midlands;...
Definitions
- From or pertaining to the English Midlands;...
Ancestry of “Midland”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | mydlonde | — |