Gobletful

/ˈɡɑblətfʊl/ noun

Definition

The amount of liquid that a goblet can hold; a goblet's capacity.

Etymology

Compound of 'goblet' and '-ful,' a common English suffix meaning 'the amount that fills.' Used since the 1400s.

Kelly Says

This word is a measurement unit that actually changes size—a Victorian goblet might hold very different amounts than a modern one, so 'gobletful' is a charmingly imprecise way to measure!

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