riding habit

noun

habit¹(def 11).

Origin of riding habit

First recorded in 1660–70

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Examples from the Web for riding habit

The most distressing thing was that we had not a riding-habit in the family.
The Short Works of George Meredith|George Meredith
Without waiting to change her riding-habit, Roma turned into her aunt's room.
The Eternal City|Hall Caine
Frances's eyes flashed; then she laughed and struck her riding-habit with her whip.
It May Be True, Vol. III (of III)|Mrs. Wood
Late that same afternoon, Helen, attired in riding-habit, left the house for her first afternoon canter.
Bred of the Desert|Marcus Horton

Dodo frowned, and tapped the skirt of her riding-habit with her whip.
Dodo's Daughter|E. F. Benson

British Dictionary definitions for riding habit

riding habit

noun

a woman's dress worn for riding, usually with a full or a divided skirt

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