MEDLEY


Meaning of MEDLEY in English

I. ˈmed-lē noun

( plural medleys )

Etymology: Middle English medle, from Anglo-French medlee, from feminine of medlé, past participle of medler to mix — more at meddle

Date: 14th century

1. archaic : melee

2. : a diverse assortment or mixture ; especially : hodgepodge

3. : a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces

II. adjective

Date: 14th century

: mixed , motley

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