ˈmedlɪ n.,
adj., & v. --n. (pl. -eys) 1 a
varied mixture; a
miscellany. 2 a
collection of
musical items
from one work or
various sources arranged as a
continuous whole. --adj.
archaic mixed;
motley. --v.tr. (-eys, -eyed) archaic
make a medley
of;
intermix. ømedley
relay a relay race
between teams in
which each member runs a
different distance, swims a different
stroke, etc. [ME f. OF medlee var. of meslee f. Rmc (as MEDDLE)]