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<anatomy> See Diaphragm. "Smote him into the midriff with a stone." (Milton)
Origin: AS. Midhrif; midd mid, middle + hrif bowels, womb; akin to OFries. Midref midriff, rif, ref, belly, OHG. Href body, and to L. Corpus body. See Corpse.
(01 Mar 1998)
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