n. [ Chance + medley. ]
☞ The term has been sometimes applied to any kind of homicide by misadventure, or to any accidental killing of a person without premeditation or evil intent, but, in strictness, is applicable to such killing as happens in defending one's self against assault. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. chaude mêlée; chaud hot + mêler (Formerly sometimes spelt medler) to mingle. ] (Law) The killing of a person in an affray, in the heat of blood, and while under the influence of passion, thus distinguished from chance-medley or killing in self-defense, or in a casual affray. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
This medley of philosophy and war. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
Love is a medley of endearments, jars,
Suspicions, reconcilements, wars. W. Walsh. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Medley is usually applied to vocal,
a.