SACKFUL

sack, sackful

(noun) the quantity contained in a sack

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

sackful (plural sackfuls or sacksful)

The amount a sack will contain.

(figuratively) A large number or amount (of something).

Etymology 2

Adjective

sackful (comparative more sackful, superlative most sackful)

(obsolete) Intent on plunder.

Source: Wiktionary


Sack"ful, n.; pl. Sackfuls (.

Definition: As much as a sack will hold.

Sack"ful, a.

Definition: Bent on plunder. [Obs.] Chapman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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