Amid

AMID'

AMIDST', preposition [Latin medius. See [[Middle and Midst]].]

1. In the midst or middle.

2. Among; mingled with; as, a shepherd amidst his flock.

3. Surrounded, encompassed, or enveloped with; as, amidst the shade; amid the waves. amid is used mostly in poetry.

AMID'-SHIPS, in marine language, the middle of a ship, with regard to her length and breadth.