Ridan definition

Noun

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Etymology

From from . Cognate with Old Saxon (Dutch ), Old High German (German ), Old Norse (Icelandic and Swedish ). The PIE root is also the source of Old Irish (Welsh ).

Verb

(class I strong: 3 singular present rītt, 3 singular preterite rād, preterite plural ridon, past participle riden)

to ride
- The Fonthill Letter
  
  Wihtbord rad mid me, ond Byrhthelm rad ðider mid Æðelme.
  
  Wihtbord rode with me, and Byrhthelm rode there with Æthelm.