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▪ I. toothful, n.|ˈtuːθfʊl|
[f. tooth n. + -ful 2.]
lit. As much as would fill a tooth; a small mouthful, esp. of liquor.
a1774Fergusson Drink Ecl. 69 Tho' lairds tak toothfu's o' my warming sap. 1821Joseph the Bk.-Man 132 When Joseph landed, A potent toothful he commanded. 1839Fraser's Mag. XIX. 474 Wiping each platter, so as not to leave One toothful of the garlic sauce behind. 1882Mrs. J. H. Riddell Pr. Wales' Garden-P. 115 If he would be persuaded to take a toothful of brandy before beginning the evening's duties.
▪ II. toothful, a.|ˈtuːθfʊl|
[f. tooth n. + -ful 1.]
1. Full of teeth; having many teeth. rare.
1591Sylvester Du Bartas i. iii. 834 Our mealy grain..being covered by the tooth-full Harrow.
†2. Pleasant to the taste: = toothsome. Obs.
1622Massinger & Dekker Virg.-Mart. v. i, What dainty relish on my tongue This fruit hath left! Some angel hath me fed: If so toothfull, I will be banqueted. |