full-mouthed
Americanadjective
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(of cattle, sheep, etc.) having a complete set of teeth.
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noisy; loud.
adjective
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(of livestock) having a full adult set of teeth
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uttered loudly
a full-mouthed oath
Etymology
Origin of full-mouthed
First recorded in 1570–80
Example Sentences
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What doubling shifts He tries! not more the wily hare; in these Would still persist, did not the full-mouthed pack _410 With dreadful concert thunder in his rear.
You hear the half querulous, half chuckling whistle of the one, the full-mouthed persistent cluck of the other, voicing recognition of the season.
From In New England Fields and Woods by Rowland E. (Evans) Robinson
Ten of Fitz John Porter's guns opened, full-mouthed, on the adventurous battery.
From The Long Roll by Mary Johnston
The accents are strong, full-mouthed and articulate, the voice firm and even.
From The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant by John Hamilton Moore
I believe this in a large measure, though, if it were always true, we should oftener be able to understand certain full-mouthed speakers, deep thinkers, and philosophers.
From Hold Up Your Heads, Girls! : Helps for Girls, in School and Out by Annie H Ryder
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