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[rahy-lee]

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adjective Chiefly Northern and North Midland U.S.

turbid; roily.

angry; vexed.

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Origin:
1795–1805, Americanism; rile + -y¹

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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.

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noun

James Whit·comb

[hwit-kuhm, wit-] , 1849–1916, U.S. poet.

life of. life of Riley.

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Riley¹ (ˈraɪlɪ)

—n
1.	Bridget (Louise). born 1931, British painter, best known for her black-and-white op art paintings of the 1960s
2.	Gina. born 1961, Australian television actress and writer, best known for playing 'Kim' in the comedy series Kath & Kim

Riley² (ˈraɪlɪ)

—n
	the life of Riley a luxurious and carefree existence

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riley

see life of riley.