midiron

[ mid-ahy-ern ]

noun

, Golf.

1. a club with an iron head the face of which has more slope than a driving iron but less slope than a mid-mashie.

midiron

/ ˈmɪdˌaɪən /

noun

1. golf a club, usually a No. 5, 6, or 7 iron, used for medium-length approach shots

Word History and Origins

Origin of midiron¹

First recorded in 1900–05; mid- + iron

Example Sentences

A midiron to five feet at the 17th set up a birdie to take the lead.

From Washington Post

"Probably a white egret," he remarked, knocking about in the scrub with his midiron.

From Project Gutenberg

He has a larger collection of drivers, brassies, cleeks, mashies, midirons, jiggers, niblicks, putters and other tools than Billy Moon, and Moon is a specialist in that direction.

From Project Gutenberg

He drove with his midiron high in the air and full on the flag.

From Project Gutenberg

"He's the sweetest boy I know," commented little Mrs. Tanner, whose husband had barked about the midiron.

From Project Gutenberg