millful

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English

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Etymology

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From mill +‎ -ful.

Noun

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millful (plural millfuls or millsful)

  1. Enough to fill a mill.
    a millful of coffee
    a millful of machinery
    • 1886 September 24, “Beyond Comparison”, in The Times[1], number 4026, Philadelphia:
      We have made an extra effort this season after Suits that we could stick to for quality and be responsible for. It pays you and us. We can use millsful of them.