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