"midmain" meaning in All languages combined

See midmain on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From mid- + main. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mid|main}} mid- + main Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} midmain (uncountable)
  1. (poetic, archaic) The middle part of the sea. Tags: archaic, poetic, uncountable
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