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