Of`ten (?), adv. [Compar. Oftener (?); superl. Oftenest.] [Formerly
also ofte, fr. oft. See Oft., adv.] Frequently; many times; not seldom.
Of"ten, a. Frequent; common; repeated. [R.] "Thine often infirmities."
1 Tim. v. 23.
And weary thee with often welcomes.
Beau. & Fl.
Of"ten*ness, n. Frequency. Hooker.