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hotchpot

Pronunciation: /ˈhɒtʃpɒt/
Definition of hotchpot

noun

[mass noun] Law
  • the reunion and blending together of properties for the purpose of securing equal division, especially of the property of an intestate parent.

Origin:

late Middle English (meaning 'hotchpotch'): from Anglo-Norman French and Old French hochepot, from hocher 'to shake' (probably of Low German origin) + pot 'pot'

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