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Middlings
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What's The Definition Of Middlings?Synonyms | Synonyms for Middlings: Related Terms | Find terms related to Middlings: See Also | Middlings In Webster's Dictionary \Mid"dlings\, n. pl.
1. A combination of the coarser parts of ground wheat the
finest bran, separated from the fine flour and coarse bran
in bolting; -- formerly regarded as valuable only for
feed; but now, after separation of the bran, used for
making the best quality of flour. Middlings contain a
large proportion of gluten.
2. In the southern and western parts of the United States,
the portion of the hog between the ham and the shoulder;
bacon; -- called also {middles}. --Bartlett.
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