Three'-piled, a.

a. 1. Having the quality of three-pile; hence, of the best or most costly kind. [R.] Thou art a three-piled piece, I'll warrant thee. Shak.

2Sense 2. Hence, exaggerated; high-flown. “Three-piled hyperboles.” Shak.

3Sense 3. Entitled or accustomed to wear three-pile; hence, of high rank, or wealth. [Obs.] “Three-piled people.” Beau. & Fl.

4Sense 4. Piled in threes, or sets of three.