mid-off Cricket.
[Short for mid-wicket off: see mid a. 1 d.]
A fieldsman on the off-side, in front of the batsman and near the bowler. Also the place where this player stands.
| 1865 J. Lillywhite Cricketer's Compan. 25 Mr. Lyttelton from a fine hit, was cleverly had by Mr. Voules at deep mid off. 1867 J. Lawrence Handbk. Cricket Ireland 1866–67 106 Harrow drive or Mid off. 1881 Daily News 9 July 2 He was badly missed at mid-off from a very easy chance by Cave. 1894 Times 23 May 7/3 Davidson..hit the ball into the hands of mid-off. 1955 Times 9 May 15/2 He was dropped off him at mid-off when he had got to 29. 1959 [see deepish a.]. |