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OFT
frequently, often, oftentimes, oft, ofttimes
(adverb) many times at short intervals; “we often met over a cup of coffee”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
oft (comparative ofter, superlative oftest)
(chiefly, poetic, dialectal, and in combination) often; frequently; not rarely
Usage notes
• In widespread contemporary use in combination.
Anagrams
• FOT, TOF
Proper noun
OFT
(UK) Initialism of Office of Fair Trading.
Anagrams
• FOT, TOF
Source: Wiktionary
Oft (ôft; 115), adv. Etym: [AS. oft; akin to OS. & G. oft, OHG. ofto, Sw. ofta, Dan. ofte, Icel.opt, Goth. ufta; of uncertain origin. Cf. Often.]
Definition: Often; frequently; not rarely; many times. [Poetic] Chaucer. Oft she rejects, but never once offends. Pope.
Oft, a.
Definition: Frequent; often; repeated. [Poetic]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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