"twofold" meaning in Middle English

See twofold in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈtwɔːfɔːld/, /ˈtwoːfɔːld/ Forms: to fold [alternative], to folde [alternative], two-fold [alternative], two fold [alternative], twofolde [alternative], two-folde [alternative], twovold [alternative], twafald [alternative], twavalt [alternative]
Etymology: A remodelling of twifold after two + -fold. Etymology templates: {{af|enm|two|-fold}} two + -fold Head templates: {{head|enm|adjective||{{{1}}}||{{{2}}}||{{{3}}}|head=}} twofold, {{enm-adj}} twofold
  1. double, twofold (having two parts)
    Sense id: en-twofold-enm-adj-Ts3cV2bw
  2. double, twofold (two times) Categories (topical): Two
    Sense id: en-twofold-enm-adj-wuqYe4Rk Disambiguation of Two: 21 45 8 26
  3. (rare) uncertain, wavering Tags: rare
    Sense id: en-twofold-enm-adj-GQSgXx8L

Adverb

IPA: /ˈtwɔːfɔːld/, /ˈtwoːfɔːld/ Forms: to fold [alternative], to folde [alternative], two-fold [alternative], two fold [alternative], twofolde [alternative], two-folde [alternative], twovold [alternative], twafald [alternative], twavalt [alternative]
Etymology: A remodelling of twifold after two + -fold. Etymology templates: {{af|enm|two|-fold}} two + -fold Head templates: {{head|enm|adjective||{{{1}}}||{{{2}}}||{{{3}}}|head=}} twofold, {{enm-adj}} twofold
  1. In a twofold way; twice.
    Sense id: en-twofold-enm-adv-u4PBc82M

Alternative forms

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