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ride the fair en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (UK, historical) To proclaim a fair (trading event) by marching in a ceremonial parade.
    • The fair is formally opened and proclaimed by the bailiff of the duke of Northumberland as lord of the manor of Corbridge, who welcomes at the 'Angel' inn at Corbridge the officials and those who intend to accompany him to 'ride the fair.' 1897, Edward Bateson, Allen Banks Hinds, A History of Northumberland, page 210:

Forms

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riding the fair Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
ridden the fair Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
rides the fair Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
rode the fair Tense=Past lexicographic