twofold (tw ast), twifold

& adv. [A. S. twifeald, twigfeald.] A. As adjective : 1. Ord. Lang.: Double, duplicate; multiplied by two. "Where thou art forc'd to break a twofold truth." Shakesp.: Sonnet 41. 2. Bot .: Two and two together growing from the same spot; as, twofold leaves. B. As adv.: In a double degree; doubly, twice. "Ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves." -Matt . xxiii. 15. *twô-ne (twast), s. [Eng. two; -ne .] The quality or state of being two; duplicity.