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armful|ˈɑːmfʊl| [f. arm n.1+ -ful.] As much as can be held in both arms (or in one); hence, a large quantity, a ‘heap.’
1579J. Stubbes Gaping Gulf C vij, By armefuls lading [money] out of the exchequer. c1613Rowlands More Knaues 28, I like a handfull of old loue and true, Better then these whole armefuls of your new. c1720S. Centlivre Wonder i. i, Thou shalt have an armful of flesh and blood. 1824Galt Rothelan I. i. xiii. 123 Followed by the nurse with an armful of apparel. |