rid

rid
rid
rid1 [rid]
vt.
rid or ridded, ridding [ME ridden, earlier ruden < ON rythja, to clear (land), akin to OE ryddan, OHG riuten < IE * reudh- < base * reu-, to tear up, dig out > RIP1, RUG]
1. to free, clear, relieve, or disencumber, as of something undesirable: usually with of [to rid oneself of superstitions]
2. Obs. to save or deliver, as from danger, difficulty, etc.; rescue ( from, out of, etc.)
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be rid of
to be freed from or relieved of (something undesirable)
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get rid of
1. to get free from or relieved of (something undesirable)
2. to do away with; destroy; kill
rid2 [rid]
vi., vt.
archaic pt. & pp. of RIDE

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