hotchpot

noun

hotch·pot ˈhäch-ˌpät

: the combining of properties into a common lot to ensure equality of division among heirs

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Anglo-French hochepot

First Known Use

circa 1530, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hotchpot was circa 1530

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“Hotchpot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotchpot. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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hotchpot

noun

hotch·pot ˈhäch-ˌpät

: the combining of properties into a common lot to ensure equality of division among those entitled to a share of an estate which requires that advancements (as to a child) be made up to the estate by contribution or by an accounting compare collation

: main pot

Etymology

Anglo-French hochepot, from Old French, thick soup or stew, from hochier to shake + pot pot

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