Riding

Riding is a homonym of two distinct English words:

From Old English *þriðing:

Riding (country subdivision), an administrative division of a county, or similar district
Riding association, Canadian political party organization at the riding level

From the word ride

Riding animal, an animal bred or trained for riding
For horseriding see equestrianism
Ridin', a song by Chamillionaire

A riding is an administrative jurisdiction or electoral district particularly in several current or former Commonwealth countries In Canadian politics a riding association (association de comté officially called an electoral district association ( association de circonscription) A working animal is an animal that is kept by humans and trained to perform tasks For the Roman class see Equestrian (Roman Equestrianism refers to the skill of riding or driving Horses This broad description " Ridin' " is the second single from Chamillionaire 's album The Sound of Revenge, and features a guest rap by Krayzie Bone.

Dictionary

-verb

Present participle of ride.

-noun

Historically, one of the three administrative divisions of Yorkshire and some other northern counties.
A path cut through woodland.
(Canada) Electoral district or constituency.

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