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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