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1riding
noun
Definition of RIDING
: the action or state of one that rides
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First Known Use of RIDING
14th century
2riding
adjective
: related to or used for riding and especially for riding a horse
: controlled by a person who sits on it
Full Definition of RIDING
1
: used for or when riding <a riding horse> <riding boots>
2
: operated by a rider <a riding mower>
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First Known Use of RIDING
15th century
3riding
noun ri·ding \ˈrī-diŋ\
Definition of RIDING
1
: one of the three administrative jurisdictions into which Yorkshire, England, was formerly divided
2
: an administrative jurisdiction or electoral district in a British dominion (as Canada)
Origin of RIDING
Middle English -redying or trithing, alteration of Old English *thriding, from Old Norse thrithjungr third part, from thrithi third; akin to Old English thridda third — more at third
First Known Use: 15th century
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