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单词 breastful
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breastfuln.

Brit. /ˈbrɛs(t)fʊl/, U.S. /ˈbrɛs(t)ˌfʊl/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: breast n., -ful suffix.
Etymology: < breast n. + -ful suffix.
A quantity or amount of something that fills or covers the breast.
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the world > relative properties > measurement > the scientific measurement of volume > measure(s) of capacity > amount defined by capacity > [noun] > amount that fills part of body > others
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1832 Standard 13 Nov. Priest McDonnell, instead of remonstrating privately with Mr. Littleton.., broods over a breastful of ire.
1872 C. Rossetti Christmas Carol in Scribner's Monthly Jan. 278/1 Enough for Him whom Cherubim Worship night and day, A breastful of milk And a mangerful of hay.
2004 Sunday Tasmanian (Nexis) 8 Feb. He earned a breastful of medals including the Silver Star, Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2020; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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