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rife definition

rife (rīf)

adjective

  1. frequently or commonly occurring; widespread malicious gossip was rife
    1. abundant
    2. 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

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