Silly mid-on

Silly mid-on

/ˌsɪli mɪd ˈɒn/
Noun General British

Cricket fielding position.

Etymology & History

Cricket fielding position. Close to batsman, hence 'silly' (dangerous). British cricket position naming humor.

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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