neckful

Definitions

1. As much as fills a neck.
2. As much as fits around a neck.

Examples

“It was said among the Yimoots on Goorgaun, that one man, the wealthiest among them, possessed seven hundred camels, five thousand sheep and goats, and two hundred mares; to wit, several necksful of money. The Toorkmuns keep⟳ their money and little valuable etceteras in large purses made of the skins of camels' necks.”

“Snatching the bottle, Jim Chen got a grip on Peter's head and poured a neckful of whisky down him.”

“When a bird can't take⟳ in another ayu, the fisherman hauls it back to the boat, where it regurgitates its neckful.”

“He missed being young and fit and going out for a neckful of human blood when he wanted to.”

“They looked about forty, with frazzled, husklike hair, and neckfuls of primitive jewelry that bespoke extensive experience⟳ traveling in tropical climes.”

“Now sufficiently mended to be seen in public, Dusi wore a low-cut black sheath, three-quarter-length black gloves, and a neckful of rubies.”

“This hillock was easily accessible and afforded a fast, if brief ride⟳ (and often a neckful of snow⟳ before a chute was worn).”

“All I had to remember⟳ Claudia by was an earring she had dropped on my floor and a neckful of embarrassing hickeys.”

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