Where does “fourfold” come from?
Fourfold comes from Old English fēowerfeald, a compound of fēower (four) and feald (fold), meaning quadruple or having four parts.
fourfold (English): Four times as great; quadruple; Comprised of four...
Definitions
- Four times as great; quadruple; Comprised of four...
Ancestry of “fourfold”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | fourfold | — |
| 2 | Old English | fēowerfeald | fourfold |