Meaning of dessertful | Babel Free

Definitions

Synonym of dessertspoonful.

Examples

“Mix⟳ a dessertful of syrup with a beaten egg and a full teacupful of milk.”

“Bake in a moderate oven for half an hour, more or less — depending on the size— then, keeping the breast hot, put⟳ the gravy into a saucepan, add⟳ a soupçon of Worcester Sauce, half a glass of Madeira or Port, and a dessertful of liquid mango chutney;”

“If poison has been swallowed (a) if he is conscious and the pharyngeal reflex is present⟳, the fauces are stimulated with the finger or he is given salt water to drink⟳ (one dessertful of salt to a tumbler of water) to stimulate vomiting; (b) if he is unconscious, gastric lavage is performed; special care is required with old people, young children, people who have⟳ had abdominal operations, people who have⟳ swallowed a corrosive poison - strong acid or alkali.”

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