middleborn

adj, noun — 2 senses

middleborn

adj

Etymology From middle + born.

1

Born as the middle child to a parent or family.

  • On the positive side, middleborn children are good negotiators and adaptable; they often feel little need to "control."1996, Gary Smalley, Making Love Last Forever, Thomas Nelson, →ISBN, page 182:

middleborn

noun

Etymology From middle + born.

1

The middle child to be born to a parent or family.

  • A middleborn who feels left out may become unsure about his place in the family.1986, G. Hugh Allred, Teenager: A Survival Guide for Mom and Dad, Bookcraft, →ISBN, page 36:

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