Rife (?), a. [AS. rīf abundant, or Icel. rīfr 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.
What! I am rife a little yet. J. Webster.
— Rife″ly, adv. — Rife″ness, n.