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three·fold I. \ˈthrē|fōld\ adjective Etymology: Middle English threfold, from Old English thrēofeald, from thrīe, thrēo three + -feald -fold 1. : having three parts or aspects : triple < a threefold purpose > < a threefold meaning > 2. : being three times as large, as great, or as many as some understood size, degree, or amount < a threefold increase > II. adverb Etymology: Middle English threfolde, from Old English thrēofealde, from thrēofeald, adjective : to three times as much or as many : thrice : by three times < increased threefold > |