Midrib, mid′rib, n. (bot.) the continuation of the leaf-stalk to the point of a leaf.
Midriff, mid′rif, n. the diaphragm. [A.S. mid, middle, hrif, the belly.]
Midst, midst, n. the middle.—adv. in the middle.—prep. amidst. [From the M. E. phrase in middle-s, in the midst, with excrescent t (cf. whil-s-t).]
Midwife, mid′wīf, n. a woman who assists others in childbirth:—pl. Midwives (mid′wīvz).—n. Mid′wifery, art or practice of a midwife or accoucheuse: assistance at childbirth. [A.S. mid, together with (Ger. mit, Gr. met-a), wíf, woman.]
Mien, mēn, n. the look or appearance of a person: the expression of the face: manner: bearing. [Fr. mine—It. mina, deportment—Low L. mināre, to conduct—L. mināri, to threaten.]
Miff, mif, n. (coll.) a slight feeling of resentment. [Akin to Ger. muffen, to sulk.]
Might, mīt, pa.t. of may.
Might, mīt, n. power: ability: strength: energy or intensity of purpose or feeling.—adj. Might′ful (Shak.), mighty: powerful.—adv. Might′ily.—n. Might′iness, state of being mighty: power: greatness: great amount: a title of dignity: excellency.—adj. Might′y, having greater power: strong: valiant: very great: important: exhibiting might: wonderful.—Might and main, utmost strength. [A.S. meaht, miht; Ger. macht; cf. May.]
Mignonette, min-yo-net′, n. an annual with sweet-scented flowers. [Fr.,—mignon, darling.]
Migraine, mi-grān′, n. Same as Megrim.