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rifts

2 entries found.

  1. 1rift (noun)
  2. 2rift (verb)

Main Entry:
1rift Listen to the pronunciation of 1rift
Pronunciation:
\ˈrift\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish & Norwegian rift fissure, Old Norse rīfa to rive — more at rive
Date:
14th century
1 a: fissure , crevasse b: fault 52: a clear space or interval3: breach , estrangement
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