horse-riding
|horse-rid-ing|
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/ˈhɔrsˌraɪdɪŋ/
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/ˈhɔːsˌraɪdɪŋ/
riding horses
Etymology
Etymology Information
'horse-riding' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'hors' meaning 'horse' and 'ridan' meaning 'to ride'.
Historical Evolution
'hors' and 'ridan' combined in Old English to form 'horsridan', which evolved into the modern English term 'horse-riding'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to ride a horse', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the activity or sport of riding horses.
Horse-riding is a popular pastime in rural areas.
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/22 02:48