POACH


Meaning of POACH in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' p ō cch

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English pocchen, from Middle French pocher, from Old French poché poached, literally, bagged, from poche bag, pocket ― more at POUCH

Date: 15th century

: to cook in simmering liquid

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