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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Armefull, n. [Arm n. Also in e.m.E. (1579).] An armful. —1375 Barb. xvii. 821 (women in arme-fullis gaderit arrowes). a1578 Pitsc. I. 312/8 (ane baxter brocht his armefull of stray). 1588 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 122 (he suld haif ane cauld armefull of him).