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jugful

[ juhg-fool ]

noun

plural jugfuls.
  1. enough to fill a jug.


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Spelling Note

See -ful.
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of jugful1

First recorded in 1825–35; jug 1 + -ful
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In a sitcom, you’d offer a generous jugful, but I measure out a little dipping pot per child to stop them drenching half a bottle on a single waffle.

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Sell it?" he exclaimed in conclusion, "Not by a jugful!

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“Not by a jugful!” cried Joe, and with a quick motion he stood up, spilling off the lad on his back.

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In a short time he returned with a basin of ice and a jugful of iced lime-juice.

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She gave a little scream; the tray struck me on the chest; there was jingle of broken glass, and a jugful of claret was streaming down my breeches and soaking about my knees.

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