Word Definition

Riding

  1. One of the three jurisdictions into which the county of York, in England, is divided; -- formerly under the government of a reeve. They are called the North, the East, and the West, Riding.
  2. Used for riding, or when riding; devoted to riding; as, a riding whip; a riding habit; a riding day.
  3. of Ride
  4. Same as Ride, n., 3.
  5. The act or state of one who rides.
  6. A festival procession.
  7. Employed to travel; traveling; as, a riding clerk.
  8. A district in charge of an excise officer.
  9. Used for riding on; as, a riding horse.

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