01 a. Prevailing; prevalent; abounding.
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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.
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Having power; active; nimble.[Obs.]“What! I am rife a little yet.” — J. Webster.