wineglassful

wineglassful
/wuyn"glas fool', -glahs-/, n., pl. wineglassfuls.
the capacity of a wineglass, typically containing four to six fluid ounces.
[1815-25; WINEGLASS + -FUL]
Usage. See -ful.

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