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Webster 1913 Edition
Thrice
Thrice
(thrīs)
, adv.
1.
Three times.
“Thrice in vain.” Spenser.
Verily I say unto thee. That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me
thrice
. Matt. xxvi. 34.
2.
In a threefold manner or degree; repeatedly; very.
Thrice
noble lord, let me entreat of youTo pardon me.
Shakespeare
Thrice
is he armed that hath his quarrel just. Shakespeare
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Thrice
is often used, generally with an intensive force, to form compounds which are usually of obvious meaning; as, in thrice
-blessed, thrice
-favored, thrice
-hallowed, thrice
-happy, thrice
-told, and the like. Webster 1828 Edition
Thrice
THRICE
,adv.
1.
Three times. Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. Matt.26.
2.
Sometimes used by way of amplification; very. Thrice noble Lord, let me entreat of you
To pardon me.
Definition 2025
thrice
thrice
English
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| Cardinal : three Ordinal : third Adverbial : thrice Multiplier : triple | ||
Adverb
thrice (not comparable)
Usage notes
- Unlike once and twice, thrice is somewhat dated in American and British usage, sometimes used for a comical or intentionally archaic effect. Three times is the more standard and typical usage. On the other hand, once and twice are almost always preferred over one time and two times respectively. Thrice does however retain some currency in compounds like thrice-monthly, and it is still standard and stylistically neutral in Indian English.
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