felefold

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English felafeald (manifold, many times over), equivalent to fele (many) +‎ -fold. Compare Dutch veelvoud, German Vielfalt.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfɛːl(ə)fɔːld/

Adjective

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felefold

  1. Manifold; multiple, various; varied, diverse.
    Mum and the Sothsegger
    The grapes grovid a-grete in gardyns aboute, And oþer fruytz felefold in feldes and closes.
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Adverb

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felefold

  1. many times over; in many ways; in various ways or places

References

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  • Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia