01 n. A mixture; a mingled and confused mass of ingredients, usually inharmonious; a jumble; a hodgepodge; -- often used contemptuously.
pl.
Medleys ((#))
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1.
A mixture; a mingled and confused mass of ingredients, usually inharmonious; a jumble; a hodgepodge; -- often used contemptuously.“This medley of philosophy and war.” — Addison.“Love is a medley of endearments, jars, Suspicions, reconcilements, wars.” — W. Walsh.
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2.
The confusion of a hand to hand battle; a brisk, hand to hand engagement; a mêlée.[Obs.]
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3.
A composition of passages detached from several different compositions; a potpourri.(Mus.)
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4.
A cloth of mixed colors.