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homeful en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

From home + -ful.

Meanings

1. (dated) Homely; cosy.
   • Let them stand in groups or groves, with walks and drives convenient to the house. A house planted like this has a homeful atmosphere, that will keep the young folks at home, and establish attachments that will not be easily broken. 1905, Edward Payson Powell, The orchard and fruit garden:
2. (not-comparable, rare) Having a place to live; not homeless.
   • Without a meaningful place to live, the homeless are less involved and certainly less committed than the homeful and the victimizers. 1991, Gregg Barak, Gimme shelter: a social history of homelessness in contemporary America:

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homeful en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From home + -ful.

Meanings

1. (uncountable, usually) As much as a home can hold.
   • A homeful of music - total remote control access from any room - wireless installation - complete compatibility. These are just a few of the exciting features of the Steremote high fidelity remote control system. 1981, Harry Vernon Anderson, Interior design: Volume 52:

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