riding habit

noun

habit¹ (def. 11).

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Origin of riding habit

First recorded in 1660–70

Words nearby riding habit

ridiculous, riding, riding boot, riding breeches, riding crop, riding habit, riding lamp, riding master, riding sail, riding school, ridley

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Example sentences 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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