Where does “middy” come from?
Middy comes from English midshipman, a naval rank combining mid- and shipman, originally denoting a junior officer stationed amidships on a ship.
middy (English): a midshipman; A measure of 285 ml of beer; a pot
Definitions
- a midshipman; A measure of 285 ml of beer; a pot
Ancestry of “middy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | midshipman | An officer of the lowest rank in several navies;... |
Words derived from “middy”