Definify.com
Webster 1913 Edition
Chaud-medley
Chaud′-medˊley
,Noun.
[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.