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rifeness |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rife \Rife\, a. [AS. r[=i]f abundant, or Icel. r[=i]fr munificent; akin to OD riff, rijve, abundant.] 1. Prevailing; prevalent; abounding. Before the plague of London, inflammations of the lungs were rife and mortal. --Arbuthnot. Even now the tumult of loud mirth Was rife, and perfect in may listening ear. --Milton. 2. Having power; active; nimble. [Obs.] What! I am rife a little yet --J. Webster. -- {Rife"ly}, adv -- {Rife"ness}, n.
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