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rid v

(transitive) (also reflexive) Followed by of: to free (oneself or someone, or a place) from an annoyance or hindrance. (also reflexive) Followed by away, from, or out of: to remove (oneself or someone, or something, that is annoying, troublesome, or unwanted). (now only reflexive) Often followed by from, of, or out of: to free or release, or to rescue or save, (oneself or someone, or something). (archaic) To clear (a place or way); especially, to clear (land) of trees, undergrowth, etc. Sometimes followed by away: to destroy or kill (someone). Sometimes followed by up: to remove obstacles or refuse from (a place); to clean, to clear out; specifically, to clear or empty (the stomach). (Cheshire) Followed by up: to eradicate (something); to root out, to uproot. (Shropshire) Sometimes followed by away or off: to complete or get through (a task, or work). (chiefly US, regional, rare) Often followed by up: to put (a place, such as a room or a table) in order; to clear, to tidy. (obsolete) To dismiss (someone) who has attended on a person; (reflexive) to remove (oneself) from a person's presence after attending to them. To settle (a disagreement). (also reflexive) Followed by of: to deprive (oneself or someone) of something; to strip. (rare) To get away from or get out of (a place); to escape. (intransitive) (archaic) To clear land or some other place. (West Midlands) To clear or empty the stomach; also, to clear the throat. (obsolete, Northern England) Of work: to be completed. [...]

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