"dipperful" meaning in All languages combined

See dipperful on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈdɪpəfʊl/ [UK] Forms: dipperfuls [plural], dippersful [plural]
Etymology: From dipper + -ful. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|dipper|ful|pos=noun}} dipper + -ful Head templates: {{en-noun|s|dippersful}} dipperful (plural dipperfuls or dippersful)
  1. (US) As much as a dipper will hold; a cupful. Tags: US

Inflected forms

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