With n. in plural. Many. Often preceded by as, how, so; also in many and fele.

= manifold, adv. Also absol. in by felefold: by a great deal, many times over.

Numerous and varied; of many kinds or varieties. Formerly also: †numerous, many; abundant (obsolete).

Many. Obsolete. rare.

Modifying a plural count noun: a great number of, many. Now Caribbean and in African-American usage.

Postmodifying a plural noun: many. Also (rarely) with a singular noun. Chiefly poetic. Obsolete.

Of material things: a great number or quantity of; a great deal of; many, much. Now rare except in extended use in great smoke n. at compounds 1e.

In the comparative and superlative. comparative. More, more numerous. Obsolete. rare.

Modifying a plural noun: many; great in number.

Many, numerous.

Of considerable quantity, number, etc.; (also) many, much. Cf. smart, adj. 15.