Riev

Limburgish

Alternative forms

• rief (Veldeke spelling)
• Riif (Rheinische Dokumenta spelling)

Etymology

From vrieve (“to rub”), the loss of the initial v- is possibly through influence of German Reibe.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʁiːf/
• Rhymes: -iːf

Noun

Riev f (plural Rieve, diminutive Rievke) (German-based spelling)

1. grater
2. certain species of plant found in grainfields:
   1. field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)
   2. hairy tare; hairy vetch, tiny vetch (Vicia hirsuta)
3. (Dilkrath) coarse apron

Derived terms

• Rievkook