Rife, a.

a. [A-S. ryf; rife, prevalent, Icel. rífr, munificent.] 1. Prevailing; prevalent; abounding. *The tumult of loud mirth Was rife. Milton.* 2. Having power; active; nimble. [Obs.] *I'll dance myself rather than thus put down. What! I am rife a little yet. J. Webster.*