Potluck

created by Webster 1913

(thing) by imago (1.5 y) (print) ? (I like it!) Sun Sep 10 2000 at 13:50:59

A style of group meal in which everyone brings a dish to share with the group. It retains the sense of the word as described by Webster 1913, because you're at the mercy of your dining companions' cooking skills.

(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:09:37

Pot"luck` (?), n.

Whatever may chance to be in the pot, or may be provided for a meal.

A woman whose potluck was always to be relied on. G. Eliot.

To take potluck, to take what food may chance to be provided.

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