Hutch \Hutch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hutched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Hutching}.] 1. To hoard or lay up, in a chest. [R.] "She hutched the . . . ore." --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mining) To wash (ore) in a box or jig. [1913 Webster]