pailful
|pail/ful|
B1
/ˈpeɪl.fəl/
full of a pail
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pailful' originates from the English word 'pail' combined with the suffix '-ful', where 'pail' meant 'a bucket' and '-ful' indicated 'full of'.
Historical Evolution
'pail' changed from the Middle English word 'paile' and eventually became the modern English word 'pail'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'full of a pail', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the amount that a pail can hold.
She carried a pailful of water from the well.
Synonyms
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