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Pottage: meaning, definitions and examples

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pottage

 

[ หˆpษ’tษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food dish

Pottage is a thick soup or stew made by boiling vegetables, grains, and sometimes meat in water or broth. It has been a staple food in various cultures throughout history, often serving as a primary source of sustenance for many communities.

Synonyms

broth, soup, stew

Examples of usage

  • The peasants enjoyed a warm bowl of pottage for dinner.
  • She prepared a delicious vegetable pottage using fresh herbs.
  • After a long day in the fields, they looked forward to a hearty pottage.
  • In medieval times, pottage was commonly eaten by both the rich and the poor.

Translations

Translations of the word "pottage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sopa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‰เคŸเฅ‡เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eintopf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ั€ะฐะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zupa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ฟใƒผใ‚ธใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท potage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ puchero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงorba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุณุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polรฉvka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polievka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‚็ƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ juha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸorba

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sopa

Etymology

The word 'pottage' comes from the Old French word 'pottage', which refers to a stew or potage. This term is derived from the verb 'potager', meaning 'to cook in a pot'. The culinary tradition of pottage has roots that can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was made using whatever ingredients were available, including vegetables, grains, and occasionally meat or fish. It was considered a practical and efficient way to feed large families, especially in rural areas. Over time, as agricultural practices evolved and more diverse ingredients became available, the preparation of pottage evolved, leading to many regional variations. Pottage has been portrayed in literature and historical texts as a fundamental aspect of daily life, especially in the diets of the lower classes during the Middle Ages, serving as both nourishment and sustenance.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,018 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.