'Rifeness' definitions:

Definition of 'Rifeness'

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

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