midi-comb. form

Stress is often attracted to this combining form, e.g. midi-length Brit.

/ˈmɪdɪlɛŋ(k)θ/, U.S.

/ˈmɪdiˌlɛŋθ/.

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: mid adj., middle adj., -i- connective.

Etymology: < either mid adj. or mid- (in middle adj.) + -i- connective, after maxi- comb. form and mini- comb. form.Apparently earliest in midiskirt , and subsequently in a small number of formations from the late 1960s onwards. Compare midi adj. and n.²

Forming names of things of an intermediate length or size; also midi-length, midi-size. Cf. midi adj.

ΚΠ

1967 Word Study Dec. 3/2 In contrast to the miniskirt a skirt whose hemline comes as low as midcalf has been called a midiskirt.

1968 Chicago Tribune 9 July xi. 1/7 A swaggering midi-coat that gives a new proportion to the trouser costume.

1970 Daily Tel. 14 Jan. 15/4 Midi-dresses with big ballooning sleeves, hip sashes, polo necks.

1971 Petticoat 17 July 23 Baggage and General midi bumper boots, £4.

1974 Country Life 14 Feb. 334/2 A slim-cut, midi-length trench [coat].

1984 Buses Nov. 501/2 Early experience of the Lancet midi-coach has encouraged Bicknell's Coaches to give a repeat order for a chassis.

1986 E. E. Scharff Worldly Power xiii. 225 He also made space for articles on the irresponsible behavior of business and the demise of the never-popular midi-skirt.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	midi-
释义	midi-comb. form Stress is often attracted to this combining form, e.g. midi-length Brit. /ˈmɪdɪlɛŋ(k)θ/, U.S. /ˈmɪdiˌlɛŋθ/. Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: mid adj., middle adj., -i- connective. Etymology: < either mid adj. or mid- (in middle adj.) + -i- connective, after maxi- comb. form and mini- comb. form.Apparently earliest in midiskirt , and subsequently in a small number of formations from the late 1960s onwards. Compare midi adj. and n.² Forming names of things of an intermediate length or size; also midi-length, midi-size. Cf. midi adj. ΚΠ 1967 Word Study Dec. 3/2 In contrast to the miniskirt a skirt whose hemline comes as low as midcalf has been called a midiskirt. 1968 Chicago Tribune 9 July xi. 1/7 A swaggering midi-coat that gives a new proportion to the trouser costume. 1970 Daily Tel. 14 Jan. 15/4 Midi-dresses with big ballooning sleeves, hip sashes, polo necks. 1971 Petticoat 17 July 23 Baggage and General midi bumper boots, £4. 1974 Country Life 14 Feb. 334/2 A slim-cut, midi-length trench [coat]. 1984 Buses Nov. 501/2 Early experience of the Lancet midi-coach has encouraged Bicknell's Coaches to give a repeat order for a chassis. 1986 E. E. Scharff Worldly Power xiii. 225 He also made space for articles on the irresponsible behavior of business and the demise of the never-popular midi-skirt. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < comb. form1967
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