hoodfuln.
As much as a hood will hold.
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the world > relative properties > measurement > the scientific measurement of volume > measure(s) of capacity > amount defined by capacity > [noun] > amount that fills an article of clothing
sleeveful?a1505
hoodfulc1525
hatful?1573
pocketful1611
capful1719
bootful1772
wigful1836
apronful1865
c1525 Bk. Mayd Emlyn sig. A.i She wold make theyr berdes whether they wold or no, and gyve them to were a praty hoode full of belles.
?a1600 ( R. Sempill Legend Bischop St. Androis in J. Cranstoun Satirical Poems Reformation (1891) I. xlv. 357 He hosted thair a hude full fra him.
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