Where does “midway” come from?
Midway comes from Middle English mydwaye, from Old English midweġ, literally meaning the middle way or path.
midway (English): The middle; the midst; A middle way or manner; a...
Definitions
- The middle; the midst; A middle way or manner; a...
Ancestry of “midway”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | mydwaye | — |
| 2 | Old English | midweġ | midway |