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cartful

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

As much as a cart will hold.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cartload

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English cartful, cartfull, cartefull, equivalent to cart + -ful.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Irish: lán cairte — as much as a cart will hold
  • Italian: carrata — as much as a cart will hold
  • Italian: carrettata — as much as a cart will hold