MIDGE


Meaning of MIDGE in English

/mij/ , n.

1. any of numerous minute dipterous insects, esp. of the family Chironomidae, somewhat resembling a mosquito. Cf. gnat (def. 1).

2. a tiny person.

[ bef. 900; ME mygge, OE mycg ( e ); c. G Mücke, ON my; akin to Gk myîa, L musca fly ]

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