hutching

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

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.
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   2. (Mining) To wash (ore) in a box or jig.
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