middies
Naval academy students
Middies is the plural of middy, which has two main meanings.
A middy is a loose-fitting blouse with a sailor collar, popular in children's and women's clothing: She wore a white middy with navy trim.
Middy is also informal for a midshipman—a naval cadet or junior officer in training.
Seafaring crew member
- nauticalOf ships and sailing
- collarNeck encirclement
- vintageQuality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
fashion · maritime · stripes · cotton · linen · tailored · yachting · regatta
Of maritime warfare
- academyInstitution of learning
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- recruitNew member sought
plebe · navy · marine · seaman · enlistment · commission · drill · regiment
sailor
Seafaring crew member
retro · fashion · maritime · stripes · cotton · linen · tailored · yachting · regatta · anchor
naval
Of maritime warfare
- academyInstitution of learning
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
recruit · plebe · navy · marine · seaman · enlistment · commission · drill · regiment · corps
schooner
Multi-masted sailing craft
draught · lager · ale · stubby · pour · tap · brewery · amber · cold · frothy
slip
Minor error or misstep
- petticoatUndergarment beneath skirts
- camisoleStrappy sleeveless undergarment
- bloomersBaggy women's underpants
knickers · waist · cotton · modest · coverage · comfort · layering · vintage · foundation · bodice
middiesadmirals
Senior naval commanders
cadets · commissioned officers · captains · flag officers · commanders