measure-full

Updated: May 7, 2025

They mutually considered that every fresh laurel of glory added a measure-full of honor and renown to their common brotherhood of mountaineers, among whom the good reputation of their cloth was as dear as it was among the knights attached to the orders of chivalry.

De Witt C. (De Witt Clinton) Peters - The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself

'To taste your ale, said I. 'How much? said the woman, stretching out her hand towards the empty mug upon the table. 'The largest measure-full in your house, said I, putting back her hand gently. 'This is not the season for half-pint mugs.

George Henry Borrow - Lavengro; the Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest

"To taste your ale," said I. "How much?" said the woman, stretching out her hand towards the empty mug upon the table. "The largest measure-full in your house," said I, putting back her hand gently. "This is not the season for half-pint mugs."

George Henry Borrow - Lavengro: The Scholar, the Gypsy, the Priest

‘To taste your ale,’ said I. ‘How much?’ said the woman, stretching out her hand towards the empty mug upon the table. ‘The largest measure-full in your house,’ said I, putting back her hand gently. ‘This is not the season for half-pint mugs.’

George Henry Borrow - Lavengro: The Scholar, The Gypsy, The Priest