adv. Obs. rare. [f. CUP sb. + -MEAL:—OE. mǽlum: cf. piecemeal.] Cup by cup; a cupful at a time.
1362. Langl., P. Pl., A. V. 139. Whon hit com in cuppemel [v.r. cop-mele, cuppemale, B. cupmel, B. & C. coppe-mel].
