Main Entry: rid

Pronunciation: \ˈrid\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): rid also rid·ded; rid·ding

Etymology: Middle English ridden to clear, probably from Old English *ryddan; akin to Old High German riutan to clear land, Old Norse rythja

Date: 13th century

1 archaic : save, rescue
2 : to make free : relieve, disencumber <rid the complexion of blemishes> <be rid of worries> <get rid of that junk>