Dictionary entry

Fill (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Fill (?), v. i. 1. To become full; to have the whole capacity occupied; to have an abundant supply; to be satiated; as, corn fills well in a warm season; the sail fills with the wind.

2. To fill a cup or glass for drinking.

Give me some wine; fill full. Shak.

To back and fill. See under Back, v. i.To fill up, to grow or become quite full; as, the channel of the river fills up with sand.