Risp, risp, v.t. (Scot.) to rasp.

Risp, risp, n. a branch, green stalks.

Rissa, ris′a, n. the genus of birds including the kittiwakes.

Rissole, ris′ōl, n. fish or meat minced and fried with bread-crumbs and egg. [Fr.]

Ristori, ris-tō′ri, n. a woman's loose open jacket—from Madame Ristori, the famous actress.

Risus, rī′sus, n. a laugh: a grin. [L.]

Rit, rit, v.t. (Scot.) to strike.—n. a scratch, tear, &c. [Dut. ritten, to tear.]

Ritardando, rē-tar-dan′dō, adj. (mus.) diminishing in speed. [It.]

Rite, rīt, n. a religious usage or ceremony.—adv. Rite′ly, with due rites.—Ambrosian rite, the Ambrosian office and liturgy; Mozarabic rite (see Mozarabic). [L. ritus.]

Rithe, rīth, n. (prov.) a small stream. [A.S. ríth.]