Etymology

middleman

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Today it means: An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties. Full definition →

Middle English myddil man
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  1. Middle English · inherited frommyddil man
  2. English todaymiddleman

From Middle English myddil man, equivalent to middle + man.

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