Ripe, v. t. To mature; to ripen. [Obs.] Shak.
Ripe"ly, adv. Maturely; at the fit time. Shak.
Rip"en (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Ripened (?);p. pr. & vb. n. Ripening.]
1. To grow ripe; to become mature, as grain, fruit, flowers, and the
like; as, grapes ripen in the sun.