midg- root words — words with the midg- root

The root midg- comes from Old English mycg, meaning midge, tiny insect. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including midget. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the midg- root

Explore words with midg- — words containing the midg- root and sharing its sense of "midge, tiny insect". Examples include midget. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does midg- mean?

The midg- root means midge, tiny insect, from Old English mycg. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.