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Meaning of phrase

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Forgive my denseness... I am wondering what "thrice fond" means... as in

"...thrice fond art thou / To yield the sovereign gifts of Earth..."

Does it refer to an inclination (denoting several)? Just wondering... Londonjackbooks (talk) 12:12, 20 November 2011 (UTC)Reply