Rife a.
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.
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