1614 in J. D. Marwick (1870) II. 459 To be ane good instrument and midsman betuix thame [sc. the craftsmen] and the gild~brether.
1768 A. Ross in (1965) VI. (at cited word) You'll be the midsman, you'll make up the peace.
1802 (Otridge ed.) Hist. Europe 23 What has been the main cause of the wretchedness of the Irish and the Highlanders of Scotland? The midsmen of the former; and the tacksmen of the latter.