Where does “unrife” come from?
unrife (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.
unrife (English): Not rife
Definitions
- Not rife
Ancestry of “unrife”, step by step
unrife traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English rife
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
via English un
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | un | One |