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In such a case take two teacupfuls of hot water, with an interval of ten minutes between.

From Papers on Health by Kirk, Edward Bruce

At Juneau some of the passengers walked or rowed off to the gold-mines in the mountains, where they picked up specimens of gold-quartz and some teacupfuls of sifted gold-dust.

From With the World's Great Travellers, Volume 1 by Various

It may be sweetened with brown sugar, or honey, if unpalatable when taken alone, several teacupfuls being given during the day.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

Take a piece of quick-lime as large as a good-sized lemon and two teacupfuls of salt; put it into a large vessel and slack it with a gallon of boiling water.

From The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home by Gillette, F. L. (Fanny Lemira)

Three teacupfuls of pulverized sugar; one of butter; three tablespoonfuls of flour; one teacupful of boiling water.

From Favorite Dishes : a Columbian Autograph Souvenir Cookery Book by Shuman, Carrie V.