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Topics referred to by the same term
Middle Eastern folklore may refer to: Arab folklore Armenian folklore Assyrian/Syriac folklore Iranian folklore Jewish folklore Qatari folklore Turkish
Middle_Eastern_folklore
Jewish folklore are legends, music, oral history, proverbs, jokes, popular beliefs, fairy tales, stories, tall tales, and customs that are the traditions
Jewish_folklore
2017 novel by S.A. Chakraborty
The City of Brass is a fantasy novel inspired by Middle Eastern folklore written by American author S. A. Chakraborty. It is the first of The Daevabad
The_City_of_Brass_(novel)
Ancient female spirit
account. In Turkic folklore Al Basti has been often confused as both a Mare, a Succubus, as well as any number of Middle Eastern female spirits which
Al_Basty
Mythical communication of divine knowledge through birds to humans
In Abrahamic and European mythology, medieval literature and occultism, the language of the birds is postulated as a mystical, perfect divine language
Language_of_the_birds
Topics referred to by the same term
ethnic groups in the Middle East Religion in pre-Islamic Arabia Middle Eastern folklore (disambiguation) Religion in the Middle East This disambiguation
Middle_Eastern_mythology
Qatari folklore largely revolves around sea-based activities and the accolades of renowned folk heroes. Like elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, folktales
Qatari_folklore
Book by Idries Shah
anecdotes and jokes drawn from Middle Eastern folklore and the Sufi mystical tradition, which feature the populist Middle Eastern philosopher and wise fool
The Pleasantries of the Incredible Mulla Nasrudin
The_Pleasantries_of_the_Incredible_Mulla_Nasrudin
Name list
Abtahi (born 1963), Iranian footballer Mehdi Baala (born 1978), French, middle-distance runner Mehdi Baghdad (born 1985), French mixed martial artist Mehdi
Mehdi
1966 folk story collection by Idries Shah
It consists of jokes and anecdotes involving the wise fool of Middle Eastern folklore Mulla Nasrudin. Published by Octagon Press in 1966, the book was
The Exploits of the Incomparable Mulla Nasrudin
The_Exploits_of_the_Incomparable_Mulla_Nasrudin
genres of Egyptian music in general. It is widely regarded that some Middle-Eastern musical styles have influenced Central Asia, as well as the Balkans
Middle_Eastern_music
1968 Sufi book by Idries Shah
Standard of India found that Caravan of Dreams was a "fabulous collection of folklore nuggets from the West and Central Asia... extracts, thoughts and teachings
Caravan_of_Dreams_(book)
Epic ballad of Balochi folklore
romanized Hàni-o-Shae Murid or Hero Šey Murīd) is an epic ballad of Baloch folklore. The story depicts the lives of Baloch heroes and their emotions, culture
Hani_and_Sheh_Mureed
Revenant in German folklore
Draugr (Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore) Revenant (English folklore) Ghoul (Middle Eastern folklore) Geige 1974, p. 812. Bohn 2019, pp. 32–33
Nachzehrer
Novel by Rin Chupeco
help, similar to the dark asha in her series. They also drew on Middle Eastern folklore and influences, like the Ayyubid dynasty and Wahhabism. The witch
The_Bone_Witch
1710s stories by François Pétis de la Croix
contes persans (lit. 'Persian tales'), is a short story collection with Middle Eastern settings published between the years 1710 and 1712 by the French orientalist
Les_Mille_et_Un_Jours
Being in Germanic folklore
humanoid, and often shapeshifting, water spirits in Germanic mythology and folklore. Under a variety of names, they are common to the stories of all Germanic
Nixie_(folklore)
Compressed form of cannabis resin
Hallucinogen "soma" and Its Legacy in Religion, Language, and Middle-Eastern Folklore. Near Eastern Studies. Vol. 21. University of California Press. p. 128
Hashish
1926 opera by Giacomo Puccini
called Ferec baʿde şidde ("Relief After Hardship"), and some other Middle Eastern folklore. One of these stories, believed to be inspired by Nizami, features
Turandot
Species of mushroom
Hallucinogen 'soma' and Its Legacy in Religion, Language, and Middle-Eastern Folklore. University of California Press. ISBN 978-0-520-09627-1. Furst
Amanita_muscaria
Theatre score and suite by Carl Nielsen
The play is a five-act retelling of the "Aladdin" story from the Middle Eastern folklore anthology, One Thousand and One Nights. The play, albeit divided
Aladdin_(Nielsen)
2013 Emirati horror film
Craig, Richard (6 November 2023). "10 Best Horror Movies Based On Middle Eastern Folklore". ScreenRant. Retrieved 1 October 2024. "The truth about Djinn
Djinn_(2013_film)
Plant species in the family
Legacy in Religion, Language, and Middle Eastern Folklore: 42; University of California Publications, Near Eastern Studies Volume 21. Ghafoor A (1974)
Peganum_harmala
Folklore of the Western world
folklore Scottish folklore Welsh folklore Dutch folklore Estonian folklore Finnish folklore Lithuanian folklore Scandinavian folklore Alpine folklore
European_folklore
Derogatory term for foreign deities in Abrahamic religions
al-Maqdisī (c. 945/946–991 CE) wrote about Indian deities (known in Middle Eastern folklore as dīv), asserting that they have the power to enchant people,
False_god
1907 book by Arthur Ransome
literary agency founded in 1899. She was later an authority on Middle Eastern folklore, and as E. S. Stevens a popular romantic novelist. He was having
Bohemia_in_London
its Legacy in Religion, Language, and Middle Eastern Folklore. University of California Publications Near Eastern Studies. Vol. 21. Berkeley: University
Botanical identity of soma–haoma
Botanical_identity_of_soma–haoma
Alleged creature in the Caucasus, Pamir and Altai mountains
In North Caucasian and Turkic folklore, an almas, alma or almasty, is a cryptid folk creature said to inhabit the Caucasus, Tian Shan and Pamir Mountains
Almas_(folklore)
Ghost or corpse brought to life to terrorize the living
maintain that vampires derive from Eastern European folklore and revenants derive from Western European folklore, many assert that revenant is a generic
Revenant
Expressive culture shared by particular groups
Folklore is the body of expressive culture shared by a particular group of people, culture or subculture. This includes oral traditions such as tales,
Folklore
Chinese Filipino writer of young adult fiction
inspired by Filipino witch doctors, mangkukulam. They also drew on Middle Eastern folklore and influences, like the Ayyubid dynasty and Wahhabism. The witch
Rin_Chupeco
Supernatural creature in German folklore
(German: [alp]; plural alpe or alpen) is a supernatural being in German folklore. Alp is sometimes likened to a vampire, but its behavior is more akin to
Alp_(folklore)
Supernatural being in Germanic folklore
dwarves) is a type of supernatural short human-shaped being in Germanic folklore. Accounts of dwarfs vary significantly throughout history. They are commonly
Dwarf_(folklore)
Malicious entity in Germanic and Slavic folklore
zmora; among many others) is a malicious entity in Germanic and Slavic folklore that sits, walks, or "rides" on people's chests while they sleep, bringing
Mare_(folklore)
Fairy from English folklore
In English folklore, The Puck (/ˈpʌk/), also known as Goodfellows, are demons or fairies which can be domestic sprites or nature sprites. The etymology
Puck_(folklore)
Mythical ethnic identity
hair, and dark brown eyes. Ironically, despite having Mediterranean or Middle Eastern physiognomies, many Melungeons grew up confident of their ostensibly
Black_Irish_(folklore)
Ancestor of the Germanic languages
Hallucinogen "soma" and Its Legacy in Religion, Language, and Middle-Eastern Folklore. Berkeley: University of California Press. p. 123. Orel 2003, *paido-
Proto-Germanic_language
Various philosophies of the Middle East regions
Middle Eastern philosophy includes the various philosophies of the Middle East regions, including the Fertile Crescent and Iran. Traditions include Ancient
Middle_Eastern_philosophy
Earth-goddess in Proto-Indo-European mythology
Hallucinogenic "Soma" and its Legacy in Religion, Language, and Middle Eastern Folklore. Near Eastern Studies Volume 21. University of California Press. 1989
Dheghom
Local tales and legends from Malaysia
Malaysian folklore is the folk culture of Malaysia and other indigenous people of the Malay Archipelago as expressed in its oral traditions, written manuscripts
Folklore_of_Malaysia
The Middle East Bedside Book is a collection of stories and information about the Middle East, edited by Anglo-Afghan author, Tahir Shah. The book was
The_Middle_East_Bedside_Book
Video game series
from Slavic folklore, appears in the first game which is based on German mythology. The second game, which uses Middle Eastern folklore, introduces several
Quest_for_Glory
Iranian condiment
hallucinogen "soma" and its legacy in religion, language, and Middle Eastern folklore. Berkeley, Calif.: University of California Press.; Volume 21,
Chashni
List of demons by name
demonology) Xezbeth (middle-eastern demonology) Yan-gant-y-tan (French mythology) Yeqon (Jewish mythology) Zabaniyya (Islamic folklore) Zagan (Christian
List_of_theological_demons
This is a list of dragons in mythology and folklore. This is a list of European dragons. Azazel from the Abrahamic religions, is described as a dragon
List of dragons in mythology and folklore
List_of_dragons_in_mythology_and_folklore
Local tales and legends from India
The folklore of India encompasses the folklore of the Republic of India and the Indian subcontinent. India is an ethnically and religiously diverse country
Folklore_of_India
Race of beings in Germanic mythology
necessarily notably large. The terms for the beings also have cognates in later folklore such as the English yotun, Danish jætte and Finnish jätti which can share
Jötunn
Demons in Middle Eastern beliefs
the broader meaning of demons or fiends) are monstrous creatures of Middle Eastern lore and probably of Persian origin. They are a monotheistic reinterpretation
Div_(mythology)
Mythological creature in Welsh folklore
mythological creatures corresponding to the fairy folk of English and Continental folklore and the Irish Aos Sí. Other names for them include Bendith y Mamau ("Blessing
Tylwyth_Teg
American composer (born 1985)
Borromeo String Quartet. The work, about the mythology of angels in Middle Eastern Folklore, has been recorded by the Del Sol Quartet on the Sono Luminus record
Mohammed_Fairouz
Turkish Empire (c. 1299–1922)
"Transnational Migrations from Eastern Europe to Ottoman Palestine and the Glocal Origins of the Zionist–Arab Conflict". Middle Eastern Studies. 60 (2): 250–270
Ottoman_Empire
Region spanning Europe and Asia
for the control of the region. In western Georgia the eastern Roman rule lasted until the Middle Ages. As the Arsacid dynasty of Armenia (an eponymous
Caucasus
Slavic mythological figure
female character (or one of a trio of sisters of the same name) from Slavic folklore who has two contrasting roles. In some narratives, she is described as
Baba_Yaga
Continuation of the Roman Empire (330–1453)
known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire centred on Constantinople during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. Having
Byzantine_Empire
Culture
Malay folklore refers to a series of knowledges, traditions and taboos that have been passed down through many generations in oral, written and symbolic
Malay_folklore
Czech folklore is the folk tradition which has developed among the Czech people over a number of centuries. Czech folklore was influenced by a mix of Christian
Czech_folklore
Character in Brazilian folklore
Saci (pronounced [saˈsi]) is a character in Tupi and Guarani folklore. He is a one-legged black boy, who smokes a pipe and wears a magical red cap that
Saci_(folklore)
Demon of childbirth in certain Asian folk traditions
Mongolian: Гал, Qal; Oirat: Һал; Russian: Алы) is a class of demon in the folklore of the Caucasus, Iran, Armenia and Central Asia. Als are demons of childbirth
Al_(folklore)
Folklore of the United States encompasses the myths, legends, tall tales, oral traditions, music, customs, and cultural expressions that have developed
Folklore_of_the_United_States
Branch of anthropology
Folklore studies (also known as folkloristics and, in the United Kingdom, as tradition studies or folk life studies) is the interdisciplinary field within
Folklore_studies
Interpretations and traditional meanings of the star cluster among various human cultures
the seasons over millennia (see precession) was nonetheless a date of folklore or ritual for various ancestral groups, so too its yearly heliacal setting
Pleiades in folklore and literature
Pleiades_in_folklore_and_literature
Monstrous creature from Arabic folklore
demon figure associated with folklore from the 19th and 20th centuries. Some accounts link it loosely to older Middle Eastern oral storytelling traditions
Palis_(mythology)
Icelandic Christmas folklore depicts mountain-dwelling characters and monsters who come to town during Christmas. The stories are directed at children
Icelandic_Christmas_folklore
Mythical figure
is an archetype of mythical figure that has appeared in folklore around Europe since the Middle Ages. The figures are traditionally depicted as riders
Headless_Horseman
Shapeshifting sorcerer in Mesoamerican folk religion
shapeshifting folklore is not limited to Europe, nor to the Middle Ages; for example, some of Earth's oldest literature, the Bronze Age Eastern Semitic Epic
Nagual
Popular tales and legends from Italy
Folklore of Italy refers to the folklore and urban legends of Italy. Within the Italian territory, various people have followed each other over time, each
Folklore_of_Italy
Sprite from German, Ashkenazi Jewish, Slavic, and Northern European folklore
Freythall [de] in his novel Das Hochgericht vom Birkachwald. The Alp of German folklore, in the strict sense, refers to an Alptraum (nightmare) causing demon,
Schrat
occurrence of vampire-like creatures in these ancient civilizations, the folklore for the entity known today as the vampire originates almost exclusively
Vampire_folklore_by_region
Household spirit
Northern England, and on the Anglo-Scottish border, according to traditional folklore of those regions. They could live inside the house or outdoors. They are
Hob_(folklore)
Fairies in Scottish folklore
meaning "happy", "lucky" or "blessed" applied to fairy beings in Scottish folklore in phrases such as seely wights or The Seelie Court. Despite their name
Seelie
Legendary creature in US lumberjack and ranching folktales
(Google Books link) Ronald L. Ives, "Folklore of Eastern Middle Park, Colorado". Journal of American Folklore 54 (1941), pp. 24-43, at pp. 29-30. Ronald
Augerino
in Middle Eastern culture. These attributions underscore the intricacies involved in comprehending and addressing mental disorders in Middle Eastern culture
Mental health in the Middle East
Mental_health_in_the_Middle_East
Afrikaans folklore is the body of traditional literature, music, dance and customs present in Afrikaans-speaking cultures. Some of the Afrikaans folklore subjects
Afrikaans_folklore
Naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms
grows and seeks food underground. Fairy rings are the subject of much folklore and myth worldwide, particularly in Western Europe. They are alternately
Fairy_ring
Overview of the folklore of the Turkish peoples
The tradition of folklore—folktales, jokes, legends, and the like—in the Turkish language is very rich, and is incorporated into everyday life and events
Turkish_folklore
Ilīsharaḥ Yaḥḍub was a king of Saba' who reigned from 120 till 130 CE. At the very beginning of the second century CE, the territory of Sabaʾ was under
Ilīsharaḥ_Yaḥḍub_I
Mermaid or merman in Irish folklore
Merrow (from Irish murúch, Middle Irish murdúchann or murdúchu) is a mermaid or merman in Irish folklore. The term is anglicised from the Irish word murúch
Merrow
Creature in European folklore
is a human-like creature found throughout much of European folklore. According to folklore, a changeling was a substitute left by a supernatural being
Changeling
Race of dwarfs in English folklore
Simonside Dwarfs, also known as Brownmen, Bogles and Duergar, are in English folklore a race of dwarfs, particularly associated with the Simonside Hills of Northumberland
Simonside_Dwarfs
Giant serpent in Arabian legend
ISBN 978-1-605-20586-1 page 325 Theresa Bane Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore McFarland, 2016 ISBN 9780786495054 p. 51 v t e
Falak_(Arabian_legend)
Gelin means 'bride' in Turkish. While there is folklore of a type of female ghost which also happened to have been a bride, associated with some local
Gelin
Legendary bird in Middle Eastern mythology
geographies and natural history, popularized in Arabian fairy tales and sailors' folklore. The roc features in the story collection One Thousand and One Nights,
Roc_(mythology)
Iraqi folk dance
ʿalayna." "O Prophet, your blessings make this night joyful for us." Middle Eastern dance Arabic poetry Maddahi Wedding traditions in Iraq "A Study of Husa
Hosa_(folk_tradition)
Folk tradition
Azerbaijani folklore (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan folkloru) is the folk tradition of Azerbaijani people. Azerbaijani folklore is in many aspects, similar
Azerbaijani_folklore
Mythological human with acquired ability to transform into a wolflike creature
In folklore, a werewolf (from Old English werwulf 'man-wolf'), or occasionally lycanthrope (from Ancient Greek λυκάνθρωπος 'wolf-human'), is an individual
Werewolf
Supernatural being in Romanian folklore
sburător (Romanian word meaning 'flyer') is a supernatural being in Romanian folklore, described as a "roving spirit who makes love to maidens by night". The
Zburător
Country in West Asia
Regard to the Universities, and its Impact on the Student Movement". Middle Eastern Studies. 45 (1): 1–17. doi:10.1080/00263200802547586. ISSN 0026-3206
Iran
Female dancers for money
playing zils, or small cymbals that are used by dancers in many forms of Middle Eastern dance. In the Upper Egyptian style, the dancers wear the popular Saidi
Ghawazi
Slavic mythological creature
Slavonic spirits and deities remained a popular element of rural Polish folklore at the turn of the 19th and 20th century, as shown by Władysław Reymont
Lady_Midday
physical layout, in the ancient Near East, an area that corresponds with the Middle East today (including Mesopotamia, Egypt, Persia, the Levant, Anatolia,
Ancient Near Eastern cosmology
Ancient_Near_Eastern_cosmology
Mythical creature in West and Central Asian cultures
creature, half-woman and half-snake, originating in Indo-Iranian or Turkic folklores. The name Shāhmārān comes from the Persian words Shāh (شاه), and mārān
Shahmaran
Stock character; a wizened old woman, often a malicious witch
witch, or goddess having the appearance of such a woman, often found in folklore and children's tales such as "Hansel and Gretel". Hags are often seen as
Hag
Semiannual celebration in Eastern Arabia
(Arabic: قرقاعون), is a semiannual celebration, observed primarily in Eastern Arabia. It takes place on the 13th, 14th or 15th night of the Islamic month
Gargee'an
Legendary aquatic creature with an upper body in human female form
In folklore, a mermaid is an aquatic creature with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids appear in the folklore of
Mermaid
Legendary Chinese creature
loong (/lʊŋ/ LUUNG) is a legendary creature in Chinese mythology, Chinese folklore, and Chinese culture generally. Chinese dragons have many animal-like forms
Chinese_dragon
Family of carnivoran mammals
often referred to in Middle Eastern literature and folklore, typically as symbols of treachery and stupidity. In the Near and Middle East, striped hyenas
Hyena
Portrayal of the medieval era through film
medieval fantasy, which takes heavy inspiration from the folklore and setting of the Middle Ages. Notable films include franchises like The Lord of the
Middle_Ages_in_film
Several species of canines
widespread of the jackals, it is more closely related to wolves than to African jackal species. Southeastern Europe, Middle East, western Asia, and South Asia
Jackal
Local stories and customs of peoples in Switzerland
Swiss folklore describes a collection of local stories, celebrations, and customs of the alpine and sub-alpine peoples that occupy Switzerland. The country
Swiss_folklore
is a list of women who engaged in war, found throughout mythology and folklore, studied in fields such as literature, sociology, psychology, anthropology
List of women warriors in folklore
List_of_women_warriors_in_folklore
MIDDLE EASTERN-FOLKLORE
MIDDLE EASTERN-FOLKLORE
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Castor.Americanized spelling of German Kaster.
Male
English
English unisex name derived from the holiday name "Easter," which is related to Old English Eosturmónaþ/Eastermónaþ, EASTER means "April."
Girl/Female
American, Anglo, Australian, British, English
Born at Easter; Goddess of the Dawn; Easter Time
Surname or Lastname
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic)
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from Middle High German stern, German Stern ‘star’, a habitational name for someone living at a house distinguished by the sign of a star, or a Jewish ornamental name.English : nickname for a severe person, from Middle English stern(e) ‘strict’, ‘austere’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained; perhaps a hypercorrected form of Easter.
Surname or Lastname
German
German : variant of Pastor 2.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : occupational name from Polish pasterz ‘shepherd’.English : generally a variant of Pastor, but possibly in some cases an occupational name for a baker, from an agent derivative of Old French paste ‘paste or dough’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Riddle.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Master. Reaney notes the medieval example atte Maysters (1327), and suggests this might have denoted someone who lived at a master’s house, a master’s servant or perhaps an apprentice.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone living to the east of a main settlement, from Middle English easter ‘eastern’, Old English ēasterra, in form a comparative of ēast ‘east’ (see East).English : habitational name from a group of villages in Essex, named from Old English eowestre ‘sheepfold’.English : nickname for someone who had some connection with the festival of Easter, such as being born or baptized at that time (Old English ēastre, perhaps from the name of a pagan festival connected with the dawn).Translation of the German family name Oster.
Surname or Lastname
English (eastern counties)
English (eastern counties) : unexplained. Possibly a variant of Masset (see Massett).
Boy/Male
American, British, Chinese, English
Eastern Settlement; From East Town
Surname or Lastname
English (Somerset)
English (Somerset) : unexplained; perhaps a variant of Paster or Pastor.
Female
Finnish
Finnish form of Persian Esther, ESTERI means "star."
Surname or Lastname
English (eastern counties)
English (eastern counties) : unexplained.
Surname or Lastname
English (eastern counties)
English (eastern counties) : apparently a variant of German.
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Born at Easter
Surname or Lastname
English (northern and eastern)
English (northern and eastern) : variant spelling of Milner.
Surname or Lastname
English (eastern England)
English (eastern England) : variant of Beaton.
Surname or Lastname
German
German : nickname from Middle High German agelster ‘magpie’, which was known especially in the Middle Ages for mischievous tricks.English : perhaps a variant of Easter.
Surname or Lastname
English (eastern)
English (eastern) : variant of Raymond.
MIDDLE EASTERN-FOLKLORE
MIDDLE EASTERN-FOLKLORE
Boy/Male
English Hebrew
Right-hand son.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a habitational name from Kitcham in Devon, but more likely a reduced form of Kitchenham, a habitational name from a place so named in East Sussex.Edward Ketcham (d. 1655) immigrated from Cambridge, England, to Massachusetts Bay Colony in about 1629–30, and subsequently moved to Stratford, CT.
Girl/Female
Australian, Japanese
Beauty
Boy/Male
Hindu
Surname or Lastname
Dutch and North German
Dutch and North German : variant of Bormann.English : variant of Bowerman.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Given or Granted Long Life
Boy/Male
Irish Celtic Gaelic
a Latin name meaning dove.
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Delight; Joy; Intense Happiness
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
One who can See the Truth
Boy/Male
Arabic
Handsome
MIDDLE EASTERN-FOLKLORE
MIDDLE EASTERN-FOLKLORE
MIDDLE EASTERN-FOLKLORE
MIDDLE EASTERN-FOLKLORE
MIDDLE EASTERN-FOLKLORE
n.
The day on which the festival is observed; Easter day.
a.
Being in the stern, or being astern; as, the stern davits.
n.
See Aristotle's lantern.
v. i.
To play on a fiddle.
v. t.
To furnish with a lantern; as, to lantern a lighthouse.
imp. & p. p.
of Fiddle
v. t.
To perforate so as to make like a riddle; to make many holes in; as, a house riddled with shot.
imp. & p. p.
of Meddle
imp. & p. p.
of Piddle
imp. & p. p.
of Riddle
v. t.
To separate, as grain from the chaff, with a riddle; to pass through a riddle; as, riddle wheat; to riddle coal or gravel.
n.
A kind of dock (Rumex pulcher) with fiddle-shaped leaves; -- called also fiddle dock.
n.
One of a middle or intermediate class in some schools and seminaries.
imp. & p. p.
of Muddle
v. t.
To play (a tune) on a fiddle.
a.
Equally distant from the extreme either of a number of things or of one thing; mean; medial; as, the middle house in a row; a middle rank or station in life; flowers of middle summer; men of middle age.
adv.
In or at the hinder part of a ship; toward the hinder part, or stern; backward; as, to go astern.
a.
Situated or dwelling in the east; oriental; as, an eastern gate; Eastern countries.
n.
A lantern pinion or trundle wheel. See Lantern pinion (below).
a.
Going toward the east, or in the direction of east; as, an eastern voyage.