Midday to Midst

This dictionary contains English, Spanish and Tagalog words from the early 20th century, quite a few of which are obsolete. The spelling and meaning of the words herein may be slightly different from current usage. Still, this can serve as a useful reference for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that period.

Midday, n. [mídde]
Medio-dia.
Tanghalì, katanghalian, á las dose.

Middle, n. [mídl]
Medio, centro.
Gitnâ, kalagitnaan.

Middling, adj. [mídling]
Mediano, mediocre.
Katamtaman, katatagán.

Midge, n. [midch]
Mosquito.
Isang urì ng̃ lamok.

Midland, n. [midland]
Mediterráneo.
Kalookan, lupang nalolook.

Midmost, adj. [midmost]
En el medio.
Nágigitnâ.

Midnight, n. [mídnait]
Media noche.
Hating gabí.

In the Philippines these days, Media Noche refers to the New Year's Eve dinner.

Midshipman, n. [mídshipman]
Guardia marina.
Punong kawaní sa sasakyan.

Midst, n. [midst]
Medio.
Gitnâ, kalagitnaan.

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