Midshipmite
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Midshipmite is a noun meaning (nautical, slang, archaic) A little or petty midshipman.
Meaning
(nautical, slang, archaic) A little or petty midshipman.
Example Sentences
CHAPTER VII. In which our hero and Gascoigne ought to be ashamed of themselves, and did feel, what might be called midshipmite compunction.
Word Forms
- midshipmites
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include middie, middy, midshipperson, oldster, midbowman, mate.
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