Neckful
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 As much as fills a neck.
"It was said among the Yimoots on Goorgaun, that one man, the wealthiest among them, possessed seven hundred camels, five thousand sheep and goats, and two hundred mares; to wit, several necksful of money. The Toorkmuns keep their money and little valuable etceteras in large purses made of the skins of camels' necks."
- 2 As much as fits around a neck.
"They looked about forty, with frazzled, husklike hair, and neckfuls of primitive jewelry that bespoke extensive experience traveling in tropical climes."
Example
More examples"It was said among the Yimoots on Goorgaun, that one man, the wealthiest among them, possessed seven hundred camels, five thousand sheep and goats, and two hundred mares; to wit, several necksful of money. The Toorkmuns keep their money and little valuable etceteras in large purses made of the skins of camels' necks."
Etymology
From neck + -ful.
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