dessertspoonful
Americannoun
plural
dessertspoonfulsSpelling
See -ful.
Etymology
Origin of dessertspoonful
First recorded in 1870–75; dessertspoon + -ful
Example Sentences
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They were easier to swallow because they lacked liver's surfeiting taste, and a dessertspoonful in water or tomato juice once a day was sufficient for health.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ingredients—1 dessertspoonful of bread-crumbs.2 mackerel.Half a shalot, chopped finely.1 teaspoonful of finely-chopped parsley.� teaspoonful dried and powdered herbs.� oz. of butter or dripping.Pepper and salt.
From The Skilful Cook A Practical Manual of Modern Experience by Harrison, Mary
If desired very rich, a dessertspoonful of cream may be placed in the tureen and the sauce poured over gradually, stirring all the time.
From New Vegetarian Dishes by Bowdich, Mrs.
Ingredients—A few herrings.1 dessertspoonful of finely-chopped parsley.1 small onion.Vinegar.Pepper and salt.
From The Skilful Cook A Practical Manual of Modern Experience by Harrison, Mary
Ingredients—The yolks of 2 eggs.1 wineglass of sherry.1 dessertspoonful of castor sugar.
From The Skilful Cook A Practical Manual of Modern Experience by Harrison, Mary
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