Found 2 items, similar to rife.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: rife rife adj 1: encountered generally especially at the present time; “the prevailing opinion was that a trade war could be averted”; “the most prevalent religion in our area”; “speculation concerning the books author was rife” [syn: prevailing, prevalent] 2: excessively abundant [syn: overabundant, plethoric]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Rife Rife \Rife\, a. [AS. r[=i]f abundant, or Icel. r[=i]fr munificent; akin to OD. riff, rijve, abundant.] 1. Prevailing; prevalent; abounding. [1913 Webster] Before the plague of London, inflammations of the lungs were rife and mortal. --Arbuthnot. [1913 Webster] Even now the tumult of loud mirth Was rife, and perfect in may listening ear. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Having power; active; nimble. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] What! I am rife a little yet. --J. Webster. [1913 Webster] -- Rife"ly, adv. -- Rife"ness, n. [1913 Webster]