Index of English words, starting with "mi"

(1) - Midrib (n.) A continuation of the petiole, extending from the base to the apex of the lamina of a leaf.

(1) - Midriff (n.) See Diaphragm, n., 2.

(1) - Midship (a.) Of or pertaining to, or being in, the middle of a ship.

(1) - Midshipman (n.) An American marine fish of the genus Porichthys, allied to the toadfish.
(2) - Midshipman (n.) In the United States navy, the lowest grade of officers in line of promotion, being graduates of the Naval Academy awaiting promotion to the rank of ensign.
(3) - Midshipman (n.) In the English naval service, the second rank attained by a combatant officer after a term of service as naval cadet. Having served three and a half years in this rank, and passed an examination, he is eligible to promotion to the rank of lieutenant.
(4) - Midshipman (n.) Formerly, a kind of naval cadet, in a ship of war, whose business was to carry orders, messages, reports, etc., between the officers of the quarter-deck and those of the forecastle, and render other services as required.