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Definition of Riding
Rid´ing Pronunciation: rīd´ĭng | n. | 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. | | a. | 1. | Employed to travel; traveling; as, a riding clerk. | | 2. | Used for riding on; as, a riding horse. | | 3. | Used for riding, or when riding; devoted to riding; as, a riding whip; a riding habit; a riding day. | | n. | 1. | The act or state of one who rides. | | 2. | A festival procession. | | 3. | Same as Ride, n., 3. | | 4. | A district in charge of an excise officer. |
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