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River — Riv er, n. [F. riv[ e]re a river, LL. riparia river, bank of a river, fr. L. riparius belonging to a bank or shore, fr. ripa a bank or shore; of uncertain origin. Cf. {Arrive}, {Riparian}.] 1. A large stream of water flowing in a bed or channel… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
River — Riv er, v. i. To hawk by the side of a river; to fly hawks at river fowl. [Obs.] Halliwell. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
River — Riv er, n. One who rives or splits. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
River 94.9 — Infobox Radio station name = 4MIX branding = River 94.9 frequency = 94.9 mHz FM area = Ipswich, Australia erp = 50 kW format = Adult Contemporary owner = Grant Broadcasters slogan = The Biggest Variety of Hits website =… … Wikipedia
RIVER — v. tr. T. d’Arts Abattre la pointe d’un clou sur l’autre côté de l’objet qu’il perce et l’aplatir pour la fixer. On ne peut arracher ce clou, il est rivé. Fig. et fam., River à quelqu’un, son clou, Lui répondre vertement, en sorte qu’il n’ait… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
River FM — Infobox Radio Station name = River FM city = area = West Lothian branding = slogan = airdate = 1 September 2003 frequency = 103.4. MHz, 107.7 MHz format = Contemporary power = erp = class = callsign meaning = owner = Kingdom Radio Group website … Wikipedia
river — noun Usage: often attributive Etymology: Middle English rivere, from Anglo French, from Vulgar Latin *riparia, from Latin, feminine of riparius riparian, from ripa bank, shore; perhaps akin to Greek ereipein to tear down Date: 14th century 1. a.… … New Collegiate Dictionary
RIVER — v. a. Abattre la pointe d un clou sur l autre côté de l objet qu il perce, et l aplatir pour la fixer. On ne saurait arracher ce clou, il est rivé. Prov. et fig., River à quelqu un son clou, Lui répondre fortement, vertement, en sorte qu il n ait … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
River Nene — River The River Nene at Kislingbury Watermill, Northamptonshir … Wikipedia
River Don, South Yorkshire — River Don The River Don as it flows past Hillsborough Stadium. Origin Pennines … Wikipedia
River Hull — River The tidal barrier at the mouth of the river … Wikipedia
