Meaning Of Riding

p. pr. & vb. n.

of Ride

n.

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.

Employed to travel; traveling; as, a riding clerk.

a.

Used for riding on; as, a riding horse.

a.

Used for riding, or when riding; devoted to riding; as, a riding whip; a riding habit; a riding day.

n.

The act or state of one who rides.

n.

A festival procession.

n.

Same as Ride, n., 3.

n.

A district in charge of an excise officer.