rife
rife definition
rife (rīf)
adjective
- frequently or commonly occurring; widespread malicious gossip was rife
- abundant
- abounding an interpretation rife with error
Etymology: ME rif < OE ryfe, akin to MDu rijf, abundant, ON rifr, desired < IE *reip- < base *rei-: see reap
Related Forms:
- rifeness rife′·ness noun
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