Main Entry:

¹man·i·fold

Pronunciation:

\ˈma-nə-ˌfōld\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English manigfeald, from manig many + -feald -fold

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: marked by diversity or variety b: many2: comprehending or uniting various features : multifarious3: rightfully so-called for many reasons <a manifold liar>4: consisting of or operating many of one kind combined <a manifold bellpull>

— man·i·fold·ly \-ˌfōl(d)-lē\ adverb

— man·i·fold·ness \-ˌfōl(d)-nəs\ noun