RIFER

Adjective

rifer

comparative form of rife

Anagrams

• Ferri, Frier, ferri-, firer, frier

Source: Wiktionary


RIFE

Rife, a. Etym: [AS. rif abundant, or Icel. rifr munificent; akin to OD. riff, rijve, abundant.]

1. Prevailing; prevalent; abounding. Before the plague of London, inflammations of the lungs were rife and mortal. Arbuthnot. Even now the tumult of loud mirth Was rife, and perfect in may listening ear. Milton.

2. Having power; active; nimble. [Obs.] What! I am rife a little yet. J. Webster.

– Rife"ly, adv.

– Rife"ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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