rid
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transitive verb \ˈrid\rid also rid·dedrid·ding
Definition of RID
2
: to make free : relieve, disencumber <rid the complexion of blemishes> <be rid of worries> <get rid of that junk>
Examples of RID
- <worked two jobs to rid himself of debt>
Origin of RID
Middle English ridden to clear, probably from Old English *ryddan; akin to Old High German riutan to clear land, Old Norse rythja
First Known Use: 13th century
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