AMID' AMIDST', preposition [Latin medius. See Middle and Midst.] 1. In the midst or middle. 2. Among; mingled with; as, a shepherd amidst his flock. 3. Surrounded, encompassed, or enveloped with; as, amidst the shade; amid the waves. amid is used mostly in poetry. AMID'-SHIPS, in marine language, the middle of a ship, with regard to her length and breadth.
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