trunkful

trunkful
/trungk"fool/, n., pl. trunkfuls.
1. the amount that a trunk will hold.
2. Informal. a full or abundant supply: a trunkful of hopes.
[1700-10; TRUNK + -FUL]
Usage. See -ful.

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