MIDDEN


Meaning of MIDDEN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmi-d ə n ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English midding, Old Norse * mykdyngja, from myki dung + dyngja manure pile — more at dung

Date: 14th century

1. : dunghill

2.

a. : a refuse heap ; especially : kitchen midden

b. : a small pile (as of seeds, bones, or leaves) gathered by a rodent (as a pack rat)

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