power

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

A large quantity; a great number. In low language; as, 'a power of good things.'--Johnson.

He, to work him the more mischief, sent over his brother Edward, with a power of Scots and Redshanks, into Ireland, where they got footing.--Spenser on Ireland.

I think the Post Office Committees will do a power of good, if they can stir up the old contracts and extras.--Crockett, Tour, p. 118.

He made a power of money.--Ibid. p. 59.

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