Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

many a time and oft

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.25 in modern English

Syllables: many a -time and oft
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Archaic; Literary

Example Sentences

"Signor Antonio, many a time and oft In the Rialto you have rated me About my monies, and my usances:"
"And all that winter, when at night The wind blew from the mountain-peak, 'Twas worth your while, though in the dark, The church-yard path to seek: For many a time and oft were heard Cries coming from the mountain-head:"
""How? And art thou indeed Little John, and Robin Hood's own right-hand man? Many a time and oft I heard of thee, but never did I hope to set eyes upon thee.[…]""
"The three girl friends were seated on the rocks, enjoying the evening scene and the air which was fresh but not too chilly. Many a time and oft were they wont to come there to that favourite nook to have a cosy chat beside the sparkling waves and discuss matters feminine,[…]."

Etymology

Repetition for emphasis.

Usage

Inflected Forms

many a time and often (alternative)

Questions

What does many a time and oft mean?: Frequently.
Where does many a time and oft come from?: Repetition for emphasis.

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