"midtale" meaning in English

See midtale in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From mid- + tale. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mid|tale}} mid- + tale Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} midtale (uncountable)
  1. The middle of a story Tags: uncountable Synonyms: mid-tale
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