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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

RI'FELY, adv. Prevalently; frequently.
It was rifely reported that the Turks were coming in a great fleet.

Merriam Webster's

adverb see rife

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Rife Rife, a. [AS. r[=i]f abundant, or Icel. r[=i]fr 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.

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

ad. Prevalently, frequently.