Main Entry: ¹rift

Pronunciation: \ˈrift\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Dan & Norwegian rift fissure, Old Norse rīfa to rive — more at rive

Date: 14th century

1 a : fissure, crevasse b : fault 5
2 : a clear space or interval
3 : breach, estrangement