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rides the fair

rides the fair is the third-person singular simple present indicative of ride the fair.

Meaning of ride the fair

Verb

ride the fair (third-person singular simple present rides the fair, present participle riding the fair, simple past rode the fair, past participle ridden the fair)

  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

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What is rides the fair the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Rides the fair is the third-person singular simple present indicative of ride the fair.

Words near rides the fair in the dictionary

  1. rides the cock carousel
  2. rides the cotton bicycle
  3. rides the cotton horse
  4. rides the cotton pony
  5. rides the crest of the wave
  6. rides the fair
  7. rides the high horse
  8. rides the pine
  9. rides the rail
  10. rides the rails
  11. rides the rods

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