- (p.pr.&vb.n.) of Rise.
- (a.) Attaining a higher place; taking or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon.
- (prep.) More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age.
- (n.) That which rises; a tumor; a boil.
- (a.) Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life; as, the rising generation.
- (a.) Increasing in wealth, power or distinction; as, a rising state; a rising character.
- (n.) The act of one who or that which, rises (in any sense).
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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