Deborah PickettEnglish speakers: what’s your opinion on the word “thrice”?
Great word, I use it unironically
Silly word, I use it in jest
A bit archaic, users get side-eye
Linguistic trash can, just say “three times”
I’m not familiar with this word
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pulusound@futzle used it when i was younger, not so much anymore because it feels a bit pretentious. which doesnt mean it is, but idk, english seems to tend towards simplification
i like the concept of such short counting words, but the pattern is bizarre
one - once
two - twice
three - thrice
four - quarce?
five - quince??
why does it turn (more) latin starting from four?! i dont think ive ever even heard these used
in finnish we just tack a -sti after the number and call it a day
Chris Mills