hotchpotch
hotchpotch · hotchpotches
The blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, especially in the…The blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, especially in the case of divorce or intestacy.
/ˈhɒt͡ʃpɒt͡ʃ/
Meaning
2 sensesThe blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, especially in the case of divorce or intestacy.
(archaic)A kind of mutton broth with green peas instead of barley or rice.
More definitions
- a stew (or thick soup) made with meat and vegetables
- a motley assortment of things
Origin
From French hochepot, from hocher (“to shake”) + pot (“pot”); of Dutch or German origin. CFrom French hochepot, from hocher (“to shake”) + pot (“pot”); of Dutch or German origin. Compare Dutch hutspot.
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Forms
plural: hotchpotches| Singular | hotchpotch |
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Synonyms
11 synonymsClose in meaning
- a motley assortment of things:odds and endsoddmentsmelangefarragoragbagmishmashmingle-manglehodgepodge