Pannikinful

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The quantity that a pannikin will hold.

    "“Never mind,” said Raikes; “sufficient for the day is the evil thereof; therefore let us have a couple of pannikinsful of soup, and trust for better luck to-morrow.”"

Example

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"“Never mind,” said Raikes; “sufficient for the day is the evil thereof; therefore let us have a couple of pannikinsful of soup, and trust for better luck to-morrow.”"

Etymology

From pannikin + -ful.

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