Proper noun
A former inland county of England, partly absorbed into the erstwhile County of London in 1889; finally abolished in 1965 and absorbed mainly into Greater London, the south-west corner of the county becoming part of Surrey.
The central of the three historical counties of Jamaica, bordered by the counties of Cornwall in the west and Surrey in the east; named for the English county.
Ellipsis of Middlesex County.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAn acre in Middlesex is better than a principality in Utopia. Thomas Babington Macaulay
One, if by land, and two, if by sea; And I on the opposite shore will be, Ready to ride and spread the alarm Through every Middlesex village and farm For the country folk to be up and to arm. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"2d Jury Here Begins Weighing Chesimard Bank-Robbery Case", The New York Times, p. 24. Turnpike shootout mistrial The Turnpike shootout proceedings continued with Judge John E. Bachman in Middlesex County. Source: Internet
Although London (and the rest of Middlesex) was lost by the East Saxons in the 8th century, the bishops of London continued to exert spiritual authority over Essex as a kingdom, shire and county until 1845. Source: Internet
A Saturday drive to Middlesex will yield scenic and artistic rewards, as Rochester Folk Art Guild has re-opened. Source: Internet
A respectable 269 by Middlesex from the ashes of 123-6. Source: Internet