ride the fair

verb

To proclaim a fair (trading event) by marching in a ceremonial parade.

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Meanings

verbride 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)

present singular third person rides the fair · participle present riding the fair · past rode the fair · participle past ridden the fair

  1. UKhistoricalTo 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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