rydyng

Middle English

Alternative forms

rydynge, riding, ridyng, ridynge, rideing, ridinge, ryding, ridinng

Etymology

From riden +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈriːdinɡ/

Noun

rydyng (plural rydynges)

Riding; travel by horse:
1. Ceremonial riding at an event.
2. (Late Middle English) An equestrian activity.
Participation in fighting or conflict, especially on a mount.
(Late Middle English) Looting; raiding.
(Late Middle English) Journeying; making a trip.
(rare) A road or path.
(rare) Touching; contiguosity.

Descendants

English: riding
Scots: ridin

References

“rīding(e (ger.)” in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2018-08-07.

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