THRICE

thrice

(adverb) three times; “I called you thrice last night”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

thrice (not comparable)

(dated) Three times.

Usage notes

Unlike once and twice, thrice is somewhat dated in American and British usage, sometimes used for a comical or intentionally archaic effect; three times is the more standard and typical usage. On the other hand, once and twice are almost always preferred over one time and two times respectively. Thrice does however retain some currency in compounds like thrice-monthly, and it is still standard and stylistically neutral in Indian English.

Synonyms

• threefold, trebly; see also thrice

Coordinate terms

• once

• twice

• fourice, frice (both rare, nonstandard)

Anagrams

• Triche, cither, crieth, itcher, rhetic

Source: Wiktionary

Thrice, adv. Etym: [OE. thries; thrie thrice (AS. , ) + -s, the adverbal suffix. See Three, and -wards.]

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.

Note: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition