Associations to the word «Rid»

Wiktionary

RID, adjective. Released from an obligation, problem, etc. (usually followed by "of")
RID, verb. To free from something.
RID, verb. (obsolete) simple past tense and past participle of ride
RID OUT, verb. (idiomatic) (transitive) to clear out, empty
RID UP, verb. (idiomatic) (transitive) to empty, clear out

Dictionary definition

RID, verb. Relieve from; "Rid the house of pests".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats