I. ˈthrē|fōld adjective
Etymology: Middle English threfold, from Old English thrēofeald, from thrīe, thrēo three + -feald -fold
1. : having three parts or aspects : triple
a threefold purpose
a threefold meaning
2. : being three times as large, as great, or as many as some understood size, degree, or amount
a threefold increase
II. adverb
Etymology: Middle English threfolde, from Old English thrēofealde, from thrēofeald, adjective
: to three times as much or as many : thrice : by three times
increased threefold