n.
Pronunciation: ' rift
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Danish & Norwegian rift fissure, Old Norse r ī fa to rive ― more at RIVE
Date: 14th century
1 a : FISSURE , CREVASSE b : FAULT 5
2 : a clear space or interval
3 : BREACH , ESTRANGEMENT