thrice Meaning, Definition & Usage

Thrice adverb

Etymology

OE. thries; thrie thrice (AS. riga, riwa) + -s, the adverbal suffix. See Three, and -wards.

Definitions

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 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.