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    Medley , n.; pl. Medleys . [OE. medlee, OF. meslée, medlée, mellée, F. mêlée. See Meddle, and cf. Melée, Mellay.]
    1. A mixture; a mingled and confused mass of ingredients, usually inharmonious; a jumble; a hodgepodge; -- often used contemptuously.
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      This medley of philosophy and war.
      Addison.

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      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.]
      Holland.

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    3. (Mus.) A composition of passages detached from several different compositions; a potpourri.
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      ☞ Medley is usually applied to vocal, potpourri to instrumental, compositions.
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    4. A cloth of mixed colors.
      Fuller.

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    Medley, a.
    1. Mixed; of mixed material or color. [Obs.] “A medlé coat.” 
      Chaucer.

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    2. Mingled; confused.
      Dryden.

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