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midding

midding is the alternative spelling of midden.

Meaning of midden

Noun

midden (plural middens)

  1. A dung heap.
  2. A refuse heap usually near a dwelling.
    • Untouched by the decaying middens in which they live, they emerge into the sunshine immaculate and serene. The Burmese must be the best-dressed people in the world.1952, Norman Lewis, Golden Earth
  3. An accumulation, deposit, or soil derived from occupation debris, rubbish, or other by-products of human activity, such as bone, shell, ash, or decayed organic materials; or a pile or mound of such materials, often prehistoric.
  4. A shelter made of vegetation and other materials by packrats.
  5. An accumulation of dried urine and fecal deposits made by hyraxes.

Forms of midding

pluralmiddings

Questions about midding

What is midding the alternative spelling of?
Midding is the alternative spelling of midden.

Words near midding in the dictionary

  1. midders
  2. middest
  3. middests
  4. middie
  5. middies
  6. midding
  7. middings
  8. middish
  9. middle
  10. middle age
  11. middle aged

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