riding

³ri·ding

noun \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