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Rift

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rift

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

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