middies
Noun
Meaning
of Middy
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
divers
mates
jacks
Mariners
Midshipmen
Pirates
seamen
Seafarers
mids
sailors
cadets
bluejackets
old salts
deck hands
shellbacks
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Examples
Great attackmen usually also have large numbers of assists as well as goals. citation Midfielders (also commonly known as Middies) roam the entire field.
Middies need to be good defenders, and they need to be able to be strong on the attack, but their real value is in their ability to transition the ball from the defensive to the offensive ends of the field.
Meanwhile, Marcella McMahon was shining in the pitcher’s circle and a handful of Middies came up with solid defensive plays.