homeful

adj, noun — 3 senses

homeful

adj

Etymology From home + -ful.

1

Dated Homely; cosy.

  • Let them stand in groups or groves, with walks and drives convenient to the house. A house planted like this has a homeful atmosphere, that will keep the young folks at home, and establish attachments that will not be easily broken.1905, Edward Payson Powell, The orchard and fruit garden:
2

Rare Having a place to live; not homeless.

  • Without a meaningful place to live, the homeless are less involved and certainly less committed than the homeful and the victimizers.1991, Gregg Barak, Gimme shelter: a social history of homelessness in contemporary America:
Derived terms
homefulness

homeful

noun

Etymology From home + -ful.

1

Usually As much as a home can hold.

  • A homeful of music - total remote control access from any room - wireless installation - complete compatibility. These are just a few of the exciting features of the Steremote high fidelity remote control system.1981, Harry Vernon Anderson, Interior design: Volume 52:

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