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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Sex-fauld,) Sax-fauld, adv. [Late ME and e.m.E. sexefold (1447), sex fold (1497), sixefolde (1557), adj., OE sixfeald, ON sexfaldr.] Sixfold; (by) six times. —1584 Melvill 190.
Albeit the treuthe be that fourtie pennies money now is diminished in valour sax-fauld
