[amid] or amidst prep [amid fr. ME amidde, fr. OE onmiddan, fr. on + middan, dat. of midde mid; amidst fr. ME amiddes, fr. amidde + -es -s] (bef. 12c) 1: in or into the middle of: surrounded by: among
2. a: during b: with the accompaniment of "resigned ~ rumors of misconduct"