Chaud-medley \Chaud"-med`ley\, n. [F. chaude m[^e]l['e]e; chaud
hot + m[^e]ler (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]