a. Obs. ‘Doubled’ or folded in three; consisting of three layers, courses, thicknesses, etc.; threefold.
1541. R. Copland, Guydon’s Quest. Chirurg., Q j. Ouer that a lynnen cloth thre dowble.
1613. Uncasing of Machivils Instr., 16. A Falling-band, or a three-double ruffe.
1653. H. Cogan, Pinto’s Trav., xxxii. (1663), 129. Having a chain of Pearl three double about his neck.
1658. J. Rowland, Moufet’s Theat. Ins., 953. Terrible for biting,… piercing through a three double stocking and boots likewise.
So † Three-double v., to treble; † Three-doubled a., threefold, triple.
1558. Phaër, Æneid, VII. U iij b. Threedubbeld shyrtes Of golde.
1580. Hollyband, Treas. Fr. Tong, Tripler, to three double.
