amidstream
|a-mid-stream|
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/əˈmɪdˌstriːm/
middle of a stream
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amidstream' originates from Middle English, combining 'amid' meaning 'in the middle of' and 'stream' meaning 'a small river or brook'.
Historical Evolution
'amidstream' changed from the Middle English word 'amiddes stream' and eventually became the modern English word 'amidstream'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in the middle of a stream', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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