definition of
[three-fold]

[1] #1 three-fold s. [treble, threefold, triple] three times as great or many; "a claim for treble (or triple) damages"; "a threefold increase". wn

[2] #2 three-fold s. [double, dual, twofold, two-fold, treble, threefold] having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; "a double (or dual) role for an actor"; "the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence"- R.W.Emerson; "every episode has its double and treble meaning"-Frederic. wn