What is "rifeness"

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.

n. Quality of being rife.