Full-bottomed

Full-bottomed
Full-bottomed Full"-bot"tomed, a. 1. Full and large at the bottom, as wigs worn by certain civil officers in Great Britain. [1913 Webster]

2. (Naut.) Of great capacity below the water line. [1913 Webster]


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  • full-bottomed — full bot·tomed …   English syllables

  • full-bottomed — ˈ ̷ ̷|bäd.əmd, ätə adjective Etymology: full (I) + bottom, n. + ed 1. of a wig : large and having curled sections falling below the shoulders 2. : of great capacity below the waterline (as a ship having a small rise of floor) …   Useful english dictionary

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  • full-bottom — fullˈ bottom noun A full bottomed wig • • • Main Entry: ↑full …   Useful english dictionary

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