Where does “rifely” come from?
rifely (English) comes from English rife, from Middle English rife, from Old English rīfe, from Proto-Germanic rībaz, from Proto-Indo-European reyp- — to tear , rip.
rifely (English): In a rife or widespread manner
Definitions
- In a rife or widespread manner
Ancestry of “rifely”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | rife | Widespread, common, prevalent, current;... |
| 2 | Middle English | rife | — |
| 3 | Old English | rīfe | — |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | rībaz | generous; abundant |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | reyp- | to tear , rip |