ridded

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Definitions of ridded word

verb with object ridded to clear, disencumber, or free of something objectionable (usually followed by of): I want to rid the house of mice. In my opinion, you'd be wise to rid yourself of the smoking habit. 1
verb with object ridded to relieve or disembarrass (usually followed by of): to rid the mind of doubt. 1
verb with object ridded Archaic. to deliver or rescue: to rid them out of bondage; to rid him from his enemies. 1
idioms ridded be rid of, to be free of or no longer encumbered by: to be rid of obligations. 1
idioms ridded get rid of, to eliminate or discard: It's time we got rid of this trash. 1
verb ridded a simple past tense and past participle of ride. 1

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English ridden (v.), Old English (ge)ryddan to clear (land); cognate with Old Norse rythja to clear, empty

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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