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单词 night-riding
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Definition of night-riding in English:

night-riding

noun ˈnʌɪtˌrʌɪdɪŋ
  • The action of riding by night, especially (US) on horseback for the purpose of violent intimidation; an instance of this.

adjective ˈnʌɪtˌrʌɪdɪŋ
  • That rides by night, especially (US) to commit acts of violence and intimidation.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Scientific American. From night + riding
early 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Lamb (1775–1834), essayist. From night + riding.

Definition of night-riding in US English:

night-riding

nounˈnʌɪtˌrʌɪdɪŋ
  • The action of riding by night, especially (US) on horseback for the purpose of violent intimidation; an instance of this.

adjectiveˈnʌɪtˌrʌɪdɪŋ
  • That rides by night, especially (US) to commit acts of violence and intimidation.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Scientific American. From night + riding<br>early 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Lamb (1775–1834), essayist. From night + riding.

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