Thrice (thrīs), adv. [OE. thries; thrie thrice (AS. þriga, þriwa) + -s, the adverbal suffix. See Three, and -wards.] 1. Three times. “Thrice in vain.” Spenser.[1913 Webster]
Verily I say unto thee. That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
2. In a threefold manner or degree; repeatedly; very.[1913 Webster]
Thrice noble lord, let me entreat of youTo pardon me.
Thrice is he armed that hath his quarrel just.
&hand_; 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.[1913 Webster][1913 Webster]