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rife

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Main Entry:
rife 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈrīf\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English ryfe, from Old English rȳfe; akin to Old Norse rīfr abundant
Date:
12th century
1 : prevalent especially to an increasing degree <suspicion and cruelty were rife — W. E. B. DuBois> 2 : abundant, common 3 : copiously supplied : abounding —usually used with with<rife with rumors>
rife adverb
rife·ly adverb
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