About The Word Rife
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Rife
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What's The Definition Of Rife?
[adj] excessively abundant
[adj] encountered generally especially at the present time; "the prevailing opinion was that a trade war could be averted"; "the most prevalent religion in our area"; "speculation concerning the books author was rife" Synonyms | Synonyms for Rife: abundant | current | overabundant | plethoric | prevailing | prevalent Related Terms | Find terms related to Rife: See Also | Rife In Webster's Dictionary \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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