CUTCHERY

Etymology 1

Noun

cutchery (plural cutcheries)

Alternative spelling of cutcherry (administration office)

Etymology 2

Noun

cutchery

A spice: kitchery or Indonesian kentjoer.

An Indian dish of rice boiled with split pulse, onions, eggs, butter, and condiments

Alternative spelling of kedgeree (dish of fish, rice and eggs)

Source: Wiktionary


Cutch"er*y (kch"r-), n. Etym: [Hind. kachahri.]

Definition: A hindoo hall of justice. Malcom.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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