"castful" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From cast + -ful. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|cast|ful|pos=noun}} cast + -ful Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} castful (plural not attested)
  1. A group of people making up a theatrical cast. Tags: no-plural
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