Pottage

usgb/ˈpɑːtɪdʒ/
noun

A simple stew of vegetables, grains, or meat.

She cooked a hearty pottage for dinner.
Visual representation of "pottage" - A simple stew of vegetables, grains, or meat

Often appears as...

  • a bowl of pottage
  • hearty pottage
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Visual representation of "pottage"
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Historical Dish

Understand 'pottage' as a historical food item, common in medieval times.

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The peasants often survived on pottage, made from whatever was on hand.
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Simple and Hearty

'Pottage' connotes humble, comforting food, not fancy cuisine.

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After a cold day, they warmed up with a simple pottage of root vegetables.
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Archaic Usage

Today, 'pottage' is rarely used for current dishes; it's archaic and mainly historical.

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Medieval fairs often feature pottage to give a taste of the past.
Visual representation of the word "Pottage"

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