First Known Use: 13th century
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thrice
adverb \ˈthrīs\
: three times
Full Definition of THRICE
1
: three times —often used in combination <thrice-married>
2
a : in a threefold manner or degree b : to a high degree
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Origin of THRICE
Middle English thrie, thries, from Old English thriga; akin to OldFrisian thria three times, Old English thrīe three
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thrice
adverb \ˈthrīs\
Definition of THRICE for Kids
: three times
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