[f. FORK sb. + -FUL.] As much as may be lifted on a fork.
1641. H. Best, Rural Economy in Yorkshire in 1641 (Surtees), 36. Forkers are to bee foretolde that they give upp goode forkefulls, because the winde hath not soe much force and power to blowe it away.
1768. Case of J. Ruffle, 3. He would rather they should cheat him of a forkful … of corn.
1883. Gardening, IV. 13 Jan. 542/2. By putting a forkful of long manure on the covers just now on outside beds, Rhubarb will soon push.
