I. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German fol full, Latin plenus full, plēre to fill, Greek plērēs full, plēthein to be full Date: before 12th century containing as much or as many as is possible or normal ,
2. complete especially in detail, number, or duration , lacking restraint, check, or qualification , having all distinguishing characteristics ; enjoying all authorized rights and privileges , not lacking in any essential ; perfect , e. completely occupied by runners , having three balls and two strikes ,
3. being at the highest or greatest degree ; maximum , being at the height of development , being a full moon ; completely illuminated , rounded in outline ,
5. possessing or containing a great number or amount, having an abundance of material especially in the form of gathered, pleated, or flared parts , rich in experience ,
6. satisfied especially with food or drink, large enough to satisfy , completely weary, having both parents in common , having volume or depth of sound , completely occupied especially with a thought or plan , possessing a rich or pro noun ced quality , Synonyms: see: full
II. adverb Date: before 12th century
1. very , extremely , entirely , straight , squarely ,
3. — used as an intensive
III. noun
Date: 14th century
the highest or fullest state or degree , the utmost extent ,
IV. verb
Date: 1794
intransitive verb to become full, transitive verb to make full in sewing,
V. transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French fuller, fouler to full, trample underfoot, from Medieval Latin fullare, from Latin fullo fuller
Date: 14th century
to shrink and thicken (woolen cloth) by moistening, heating, and pressing