armful

Meanings

• Adjective

  A large handful or a full handful.

  - "She gave him an armful of flowers."
  - "After the storm, the fishermen pulled in an armful of fish."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɑːmfʊl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɑɹmˌfʊl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with armful
url , whirl , pearl , twirl , swirl

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Variants

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armful , armfuls , armsful

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Etymology

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Old English ermful, from ernan 'to have in the hand' + ful 'full'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'armful' comes from Old English 'ermful', which literally means 'having in the hand'.

2. The term 'armful' has been used in various forms of literature, including poetry and drama, to represent a large quantity or a great deal of something.

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Related Concepts

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1. handful: A small amount that can be held in one hand.

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Culture

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In literature, 'an armful' is often used metaphorically to represent a large quantity or a great deal of something. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth says, 'Come, you spirits / That tend on mortal injury, come, hence. / You cannot come too soon to my bed: / For in my way lies the promis'd end. / And in my way Immediate, all the interim / Is but a waking dream, a passing daze, / A little sleep, a little rest, / Then a renewed vigor for our pilgrimage. / Go to, I'll call thee: / Spirits, tougher in spirit than the thing / I have to do, come, Sleek-headed Satan! / And take my soul!', which implies Lady Macbeth is ready to commit a great deal of evil.

How to Memorize "armful"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a large bunch of flowers or a heavy pile of books in your arms.
   - Visualize the feeling of holding a full handful of something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'armful' with 'handful'.
   - Think of 'armful' as a larger version of 'handful'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a person holding an armful of something.
   - Use the phrase 'an armful' as a reminder for a large quantity.

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