RIDOTTO
Ri*dot"to, n. Etym: [It., fr. LL. reductus a retreat. See Redoubt.]
Defn: A favorite Italian public entertainment, consisting of music and dancing, — held generally on fast eves. Brande & C. There are to be ridottos at guinea tickets. Walpole.
RIDOTTO
Ri*dot"to, v. i.
Defn: To hold ridottos. [R.] J. G. Cooper.
RIE
Rie, n.
Defn: See Rye. [Obs.] Holland. Rie grass. (Bot.) (a) A kind of wild barley (Hordeum pratense). Dr. Prior. (b) Ray grass. Dr. Prior.
RIEF
Rief, n. Etym: [See Reave.]
Defn: Robbery. [Obs. or Scot.]
RIETBOC
Riet"boc, n. Etym: [D. riet reed + bok buck.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: The reedbuck, a South African antelope (Cervicapra arundinacea); — so called from its frequenting dry places covered with high grass or reeds. Its color is yellowish brown. Called also inghalla, and rietbok.