\Mid"dlings\, n. pl.
1. 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.
2. 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}. --Bartlett.