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midst

midst \'midst, 'mitst\ n [ME middest, alter. of middes, back-formation fr. 
   amiddes ami]d 1: the interior or central part or point : MIDDLE, INTERIOR 
   <(in the ~ of the forest} 2: a position of proximity to the members of a 
   group or company {a visito r in our ~} 3: the condition of being surrounded 
   or beset {in the ~ of his trou bles} 4: a period of time about the middle 
   of a continuing act or condition {in  the ~ of a long reign} - midst pp