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rianibai

Bingham

riaánib'ai

vi. to grow virulent, to fester.

Sabatier

rianibai

n. an unexpected happening, an accident.
a. by chance.
v. to meet with something unexpected.
ex.
  • rianibai n tekeraoi: unexpected good fortune.
  • rianibai n tekebuaka: unexpected bad luck, misfortune.