- A combination of the coarser parts of ground wheat
the finest bran, separated from the fine flour and coarse bran in
bolting; -- formerly regarded as valuable only for feed; but now, after
separation of the bran, used for making the best quality of flour.
Middlings contain a large proportion of gluten. - In the southern and western parts of the United
States, the portion of the hog between the ham and the shoulder; bacon;
-- called also middles.