The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
RIFEST
Adjective
rifest
superlative form of rife: most rife
Anagrams
• Fister, firest, firste, fister, freits, refits, resift, sifter, strife
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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