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hotchpotch

/ˈhɒt͡ʃpɒt͡ʃ/

hotchpotch noun: the blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, especially in the case of divorce or intestacy. Also the alternative form of hodgepodge.

Noun

hotchpotch (plural hotchpotches)

  1. The blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, especially in the case of divorce or intestacy.
    Synonyms:
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  2. (archaic) A kind of mutton broth with green peas instead of barley or rice.

Also used as

hotchpotch is also the alternative form of hodgepodge.

Synonyms of hotchpotch

All synonyms of hotchpotch

Forms of hotchpotch

pluralhotchpotches
alternative formhotchpot
alternative formhotchpotz
alternative formhotch-pot

Origin of hotchpotch

From French hochepot, from hocher (“to shake”) + pot (“pot”); of Dutch or German origin. Compare Dutch hutspot.

Questions about hotchpotch

What does hotchpotch mean?
Hotchpotch means the blending together of property so as to achieve equal division, especially in the case of divorce or intestacy.
What part of speech is hotchpotch?
Hotchpotch is a noun.
How do you pronounce hotchpotch?
Hotchpotch is pronounced /ˈhɒt͡ʃpɒt͡ʃ/.
What is the plural of hotchpotch?
The plural of hotchpotch is hotchpotches.

Words near hotchpotch in the dictionary

  1. Hotchkiss
  2. Hotchkiss gun
  3. Hotchkiss guns
  4. Hotchley Hill
  5. hotchpot
  6. hotchpotch
  7. hotchpotches
  8. hotchpots
  9. hotcockles
  10. hotdesk
  11. hotdesked

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