thimbleful

English

noun

Definitions

As much as a thimble will hold.
(by extension) A small amount of liquid, especially alcoholic spirits.

Etymology

Suffix from English thimble.

Origin

English

thimble

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Cognates and derived terms

thimble English
thimbleberry English
thimbled English
thimbleeye English
thimbleman English
thimblerig English
thimblerigger English
thimbleweed English
thumb English
thymbyll Middle English