First Known Use: 14th century
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midden
noun mid·den \ˈmi-dən\
Definition of MIDDEN
1
: dunghill
2
a : a refuse heap; especially : kitchen midden b : a small pile (as of seeds, bones, or leaves) gathered by a rodent (as a pack rat)
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Origin of MIDDEN
Middle English midding, from Old Norse *mykdyngja, from myki dung + dyngja manure pile — more at dung
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