1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Ride.

2. (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.

3. (a.) Employed to travel; traveling; as, a riding clerk.

4. (a.) Used for riding on; as, a riding horse.

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

6. (n.) The act or state of one who rides.

7. (n.) A festival procession.

8. (n.) Same as Ride, n., 3.

9. (n.) A district in charge of an excise officer.

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