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rite

rite \'ri-t\ n [ME, fr. L ritus; akin to OE ri-m number, Gk arithmos 
   numb]er - more at ARITHMETIC 1a: a prescribed form or manner governing the 
   words or actions for a ceremo ny 1b: the liturgy of a church or group of 
   churches  2: a ceremonial act or action  3: a division of the Christian 
   church using a distinctive liturgy