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English
Etymology
Inherited from the Middle English oftyntyme; equivalent to often + time. Compare oftentimes.
Pronunciation
Adverb
oftentime (not comparable)
- (chiefly US, uncommon) (elsewhere, archaic) Synonym of oftentimes
Adjective
oftentime (not comparable)
- (chiefly US, rare) (elsewhere, archaic) Synonym of frequent
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