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  1. 1. a. Having the quality of three-pile; best; most costly. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Fig.: Extravagant; exaggerated; high-flown. Source: opted
  3. 3. a. Accustomed to wearing three-pile; hence, of high rank, or wealth. Source: opted
  4. 4. 1. Having the quality of three-pile; best; most costly. [R.] Thou art good velvet; thou 'rt three-piled piece. Shak. 2. Fig.: Extravagant; exaggerated; high-flown">high-flown. "Three-piled hyperboles." Shak. 3. Accustomed to wearing three-pile; hence, of high rank, or wealth. [Obs.] "Three-piled people." Beau. & Fl. Source: webster

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