"ofttimes" meaning in All languages combined

See ofttimes on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Etymology: oft + times Etymology templates: {{compound|en|oft|times}} oft + times Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} ofttimes (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly US, uncommon) (elsewhere, archaic) Often, frequently. Tags: US, not-comparable, uncommon Synonyms: oftentimes, oft times, oftimes, oft-times, oft-time
    Sense id: en-ofttimes-en-adv-M-ibcW6O Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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