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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fife

/fɪf/ noun · British & US
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What does fife mean?

noun

A small, double-reed woodwind instrument, typically with a conical bore and a flared bell, used in Scottish and other folk music. A fife is also a unit of measurement, equal to 1/4 of a yard or 18 inches.

Example

"The bagpiper was accompanied by a fife player, adding a lively rhythm to the traditional Scottish dance."

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