2. In a threefold manner or degree; repeatedly; very.

Thrice noble lord, let me entreat of you To pardon me.

Shak.

Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just.

Shak.

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.

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