toothful

noun, adj — 3 senses

toothful

noun

Etymology From tooth + -ful.

1

Archaic A small amount, especially a small alcoholic drink.

The signal officer was looking wise over something that boomed and buzzed alternately; the machine-gun officer may, or may not, have been enjoying another toothful.1917, H. C. McNeile, No Man's Land:
"Give her a toothful of whisky, your ladyship.1901, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Penelope's Irish Experiences:

2 more examples

"Thank you," said David a minute or two later on, holding out the glass while John poured, "jest a wisdom toothful.1899, Edward Noyes Westcott, David Harum:
Of course it is better late than never, only not much bliss follows late attendance, and hardly a toothful of ecstacy can be obtained in three-quarters of a minute.1869, Atticus, Our Churches and Chapels:

toothful

adj

Etymology From tooth + -ful.

1

Toothy; showing the teeth.

a toothful grin

2

Obsolete Toothsome.

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