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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Thik-fa(u)ld, adv. [ME thic-fald (Cursor M.), thikke folde (c1400), thyck folde (c1440); Thik adj.]

1. a. In large quantity. b. To a large extent; greatly, powerfully.a. ?1438 Alex. ii 2590.
Men hes me tald That thay haue vennisoun thik-fald Takinb. 1513 Doug. viii ix 122.
The cumpany al sammyn held array … The brute and dyn from thame vpsprang thik fald

2. In large numbers; numerously. a1500 Peblis to Play 38.
Hopcalȝo and Cardronow Gaderit out thik fald 1513 Doug. vi viii 104.
The Grekis ruschit in the chalmyr thikfald 1513 Doug. x xiii 102.
Thai cast dartis thikfald 1535 Stewart 36993.
Seand the king into sa strang ane stour And so thik fald [sc. his supporters] war fleand than him fra 1513 Doug. xiii ii 68.
O ȝe my ferys … Throu mony hard perrellis and thikfald … Hiddir now careit to this cost with me 1535 Stewart 45691.
Baith theif and tratour … Thikfald to him … tha drew 1615 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 82.
This present vncouth storme … quhilk hes continewit sa lang that the bestiall ar dieing thik fauld