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 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
