Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Rife

Rife , adjective

[Anglo-Saxon rīf abundant, or Icelandic rīfr 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. [Obsolete]
What! I am rife a little yet. — J. Webster