barrelful

English

Etymology

From Middle English barel ful, barell fulle; equivalent to barrel +‎ -ful.

Noun

barrelful (plural barrelfuls or barrelsful)

1. As much as a barrel will hold.
2. A large amount.
   • 1952 August, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, volume 6, number 8, page 32:

     Chlorophyl is showing up by the barrelful in beauty lotions, tooth pastes, soaps, chewing gum, mouthwashes, antihalitosis tablets, tobacco and dog food.

Translations

as much as a barrel will hold

• Norman: bathilyie f
• Polish: beczka (pl) f