Middie

Middie is a term that can refer to several different things. Most commonly, it is a nickname for a person, often a child, whose name is something like Mildred or Midge. It can also be used informally to describe someone who is of average height or build, bridging the gap between "tall" and "short" or "large" and "small."

In the context of American football, a middie traditionally refers to a player who plays in the middle of the field. This could encompass positions like middle linebacker or a center in the offensive line. Historically, before specialized positions became as defined, a player in the central area of the field might be broadly referred to as a middie.

The term can also appear in other contexts, though less frequently. For instance, in some nautical terminology, a "middie" might refer to a midshipman or a person in the middle ranks of a maritime organization. In fashion or design, it could informally describe something of a moderate size or style, not extreme. The specific meaning of "middie" is usually determined by the context in which it is used.