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Threefold — redirects here. For the chess rule, see Threefold repetition. Threefold is an acoustic rock band based out of Everett, Washington. Ben Ekstedt and Matt Nystrom are the band’s two permanent, full time members. Ekstedt sings lead vocals while… … Wikipedia
Threefold — Three fold , a. [OE. [thorn]reofald; cf. AS. [thorn]r[=i]feald.] Consisting of three, or thrice repeated; triple; as, threefold justice. [1913 Webster] A threefold cord is not quickly broken. Eccl. iv. 12. [1913 Webster] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
threefold — O.E. þrifeald; see THREE (Cf. three) + FOLD (Cf. fold) … Etymology dictionary
threefold — [thrē′fōld΄] adj. [ THREE + FOLD] 1. having three parts 2. having three times as much or as many adv. three times as much or as many … English World dictionary
threefold — adjective Date: before 12th century 1. having three parts or members ; triple < a threefold purpose > 2. being three times as great or as many < a threefold increase > • threefold adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
threefold — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} adj. Threefold is used with these nouns: ↑decrease, ↑division, ↑rise {{Roman}}II.{{/Roman}} adv. Threefold is used with these verbs: ↑increase … Collocations dictionary
threefold — three|fold [ˈθri:fəuld US fould] adj three times as much or as many ▪ increase production threefold >threefold adv … Dictionary of contemporary English
threefold — three|fold [ θri,fould ] adjective, adverb FORMAL three times as much: a threefold increase in price … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
threefold — adjective three times as much or as many threefold adverb … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
threefold — UK [ˈθriːˌfəʊld] / US [ˈθrɪˌfoʊld] adjective, adverb formal three times as much a threefold increase in price … English dictionary
