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Rifely

Rife \Rife\, a. [AS. r[=i]f abundant, or Icel. r[=i]fr 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. [1913 Webster] -- Rife"ly, adv. -- Rife"ness, n.

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rifely

adv. In a rife or widespread manner.