Mouthfuls

Mouthfuls
Mouthful Mouth"ful, n.; pl. {Mouthfuls}. 1. As much as is usually put into the mouth at one time. [1913 Webster]

2. Hence, a small quantity. [1913 Webster]

3. A statement that has a profound truth in it; as, you said a mouthful! [informal] [PJC]


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