Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for POT'AGE
POT'AGE, n. [from pot; Fr. id.; It. potaggio; Port. potagem; W. potes; Arm. podaich. This is a more correct orthography than Pottage.]
A species of food made of meat boiled to softness in water, usually with some vegetables or sweet herbs.
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