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hotched; hotching; hotches
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, probably from Middle French hocher to shake, from Old French hochier
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of hotch was
in the 15th century
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“Hotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotch. Accessed 30 Mar. 2023.
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