Tear.
Rive
RIVE
raɪv
Verb
Tear.
Example Sentences
"Rive it open."
"Paper rived."
Etymology & History
Yorkshire verb meaning to tear or rip. From Old Norse rifa.
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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
Medieval
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Formality
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