Midlothian

[ mid-loh-th ee-uh n for 1; mid-loh-thee-uh n for 2 ]

/ mɪdˈloʊ ði ən for 1; mɪdˈloʊ θi ən for 2 /

noun

Formerly Edinburgh. a historic county in SE Scotland.

a town in NE Illinois.

Example sentences from the Web for midlothian

Then came the dreaded personage,—the guest,—Lady Midlothian!

Can You Forgive Her? |Anthony Trollope
That is what they used to say to mamma about Lady Midlothian.

The Duke's Children |Anthony Trollope
The county of Edinburgh, or Midlothian, Midlothian campaign.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 |Various
Are these Midlothian harangues to be longer than that made at Greenwich, or more numerous than those uttered in Lancashire?

The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879 |Various

The keys of the castle, which were thrown into the loch during her flight, were found and are preserved at Dalmahoy in Midlothian.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 5 |Various

British Dictionary definitions for midlothian

Midlothian

/ (mɪdˈləʊðɪən) /

noun

a council area of SE central Scotland: the historical county of Midlothian (including Edinburgh) became part of Lothian region in 1975; separate unitary authorities were created for Midlothian and City of Edinburgh in 1996; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Dalkeith. Pop: 79 710 (2003 est). Area: 356 sq km (137 sq miles)

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