of ride-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.-employed to travel; traveling; as, a riding clerk.-used for riding on; as, a riding horse.-used for riding, or when riding; devoted to riding; as, a riding whip; a riding habit; a riding day.-the act or state of one who rides.-a festival procession.-same as ride, n., 3.-a district in charge of an excise officer.