RIFACIMENTO
Ri*fa`ci*men"to, n.; pl. Rifacimenti (#). [It.]
Defn: A remaking or recasting; an adaptation, esp. of a literary work or musical composition.
RIFE
Rife, a. Etym: [AS. rif abundant, or Icel. rifr munificent; akin to
OD. riff, rijve, abundant.]
1. Prevailing; prevalent; abounding. Before the plague of London, inflammations of the lungs were rife and mortal. Arbuthnot. Even now the tumult of loud mirth Was rife, and perfect in may listening ear. Milton.
2. Having power; active; nimble. [Obs.]
What! I am rife a little yet. J. Webster.
— Rife"ly, adv.
— Rife"ness, n.
RIFFLE Rif"fle, n. Etym: [CF. G. riffeln, riefeln, to groove. Cf. Rifle a gun.] (Mining)
Defn: A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed; also, one of the cleats, grooves, or steps in such a trough. Also called ripple.
RIFFLER
Rif"fler, n. Etym: [See Riffle.]
Defn: A curved file used in carving wool and marble.
RIFFRAFF
Riff"raff`, n. Etym: [OE. rif and raf every particle, OF. rif et raf.
CF. Raff, and 1st Rifle.]