BRIMFUL

brimful, brimfull, brimming

(adjective) filled to capacity; “a brimful cup”; “I am brimful of chowder”; “a child brimming over with curiosity”; “eyes brimming with tears”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Adjective

brimful (not comparable)

Filled to maximum capacity.

Etymology 2

Noun

brimful (plural brimfuls)

The maximum amount a container can hold.

(figurative) A large amount.

Source: Wiktionary


Brim"ful, a.

Definition: Full to the brim; completely full; ready to overflow. "Her brimful eyes." Dryden.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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