† mid man Obs.
[mid a.]
1. A mediator, umpire.
| 1646 R. Baillie Anabaptism (1647) 17 In this accomodation these mid men proceeded so far. 1652–5 ― Lett. & Jrnls. (Bannatyne Club) III. 179, 254, 296. |
2. A man-midwife.
| 1706 E. Baynard in Sir J. Floyer Hot & Cold Baths ii. (1709) 345 The Mid-men have so far consented to this fatal and pernicious Practice as never to..forbid it. |