Phrase guide
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noun
A middle way, especially between two extremes; an intermediate path in space or time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
Specifically, the middle part of the sea voyage by which slaves were transported from Africa to America.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: capitalized, historical, often
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of middle passage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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History
middle + passage
