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dishful

[ dish-fool ]

/ ˈdɪʃ fʊl /

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noun, plural dish·fuls.

the amount that a dish will hold.

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Origin of dishful

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at dish, -ful

usage note for dishful

See -ful.

Words nearby dishful

disherison, disherit, dishevel, disheveled, dishevelled, dishful, dish gravy, dish night, dishonest, dishonesty, dishonor

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How to use dishful in a sentence

My foster-sisters were so earnest that the Hags thought themselves mistaken, and they ate the whole dishful of porridge.
The King of Ireland's Son|Padraic Colum
Would you mind,” asked David in an embarrassed manner as he wistfully eyed the coveted luxury, “if I took my dishful home?
David Dunne|Belle Kanaris Maniates
Richard looked enviously at the party next to them, who had washed more than half-an-ounce of gold from a tin dishful of earth.
Grif|B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon
You are safe there, Oscar, as I made this extra dishful to be kept back so you and Susan will be sure to get some.
The Carter Girls' Week-End Camp|Nell Speed

Sometimes a present was bestowed upon the one who ate his dishful first.
Legends of The Kaw|Carrie de Voe