Definitions for midges

midges midge

Spelling: [mij]
IPA: /mɪdʒ/

Midges is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 108 anagrams from letters in midges (degims).

Definitions for midges

noun

  1. any of numerous minute dipterous insects, especially of the family Chironomidae, somewhat resembling a mosquito. Compare gnat (def 1).
  2. a tiny person.

Origin of midges

before 900; Middle English mygge, Old English mycg(e); cognate with German Mücke, Old Norse mȳ; akin to Greek myîa, Latin musca fly

Examples for midges

"I've been out on an errand, Sarah," answered midge, with great dignity.

“And this part of the park seldom is visited,” contributed midge.

"Right instantly," answered the one called midge, a little ferret of a man.

"I'll try real hard," said midge, as she kissed her mother, again and again.

Kit midge was thought in the family to be a wonderful little cat.

So midge went out from them, whilst they all hid themselves and waited.

"It was he who commanded them, sir," suddenly shrilled the little Lincoln named midge.

Do you know that you're riding midge, and that she's a hard case?

Robin recognized midge for the ferret-faced man who had been with Much at the tourney.

"Well, you can write those that don't matter so much," said midge, kindly.

Word Value for midges
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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