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Definition of: rid
(rid) v.t. rid or rid·ded, rid·ding
1. To free, as from a burden or annoyance; clear: usually with of: to rid a house of vermin.
2. Obs. To rescue; deliver.
3. Obs. To drive away; expel; banish.
—adjective Free; clear; quit: with of: We are well rid of him. [Fusion of OE geryddan clear (land) + ON rythja clear (land) of trees]
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