adv. [ OE. thries; thrie thrice (AS. þriga, þriwa) + -s, the adverbal suffix. See Three, and -wards. ] 1. Three times. “Thrice in vain.” Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ] Verily I say unto thee. That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. Matt. xxvi. 34. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. In a threefold manner or degree; repeatedly; very. [ 1913 Webster ] Thrice noble lord, let me entreat of you
To pardon me. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] ☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ] | 