wineglassful

[wahyn-glas-fool, -glahs-]

noun

plural

wineglassfuls 

1. the capacity of a wineglass, typically containing four to six fluid ounces.

Spelling Note

See -ful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wineglassful¹

First recorded in 1815–25; wineglass + -ful

Example Sentences

Early recipes were most likely cribbed from Isabella Beeton’s 1861 “Book of Household Management,” which included instructions for curried beef, doused with a “wineglassful” of beer, and curried veal, with an addendum of fried apples.

From New York Times

When the quantity of morphine has not exceeded four grains daily it should be stopped at once, as stated above, and Avena given in its stead in fifteen-drop doses, four times a day, in a wineglassful of hot water.

From Project Gutenberg

"Would--would a wineglassful do any harm?"

From Project Gutenberg

Withdrawing the stopper, paying no attention to the statement on the label, she poured out nearly a wineglassful, which she instantly swallowed, coupling with it, as it were, a somewhat gruesome sentiment.

From Project Gutenberg

Season with salt, pepper, and a wineglassful of sherry.

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