单词 | breastful |
释义 | breastfuln. A quantity or amount of something that fills or covers the breast. ΘΚΠ 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 heartful1586 lapful1611 throatful1825 breastful1832 footful1850 lungful1860 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). < n.1832 |
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