HAND'FUL, n. As much as the hand will grasp or contain.
1. As much as the arms will embrace.
2. A palm four inches.
3. A small quantity or number. A handful of men.
4. As much as can be done full employment.
In America, the phrase is,he has his hands full.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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