noun
- plural of kistful; the amount that a kist (a large wooden chest or box) can hold
Usage: chiefly British and Scottish; archaic or regional
Examples
- The attic contained several kistfuls of old family documents and photographs.
- She inherited kistfuls of linens and quilts from her grandmother.
- The storage room held kistfuls of preserved goods for the winter.
- They packed kistfuls of clothing for the long journey overseas.