Ride
/raɪd/noun
To sit on and control the movement of a horse, vehicle, or other mode of transport.
Did you know?The Old English word for 'ride' was 'ridan', which was often associated with journeys of both physical and spiritual significance, hinting at an ancient connection to shamanic travels.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
rīdaną
“to move quickly or to ride”
Old English
Old English
ridan
“to ride, to journey on horseback”
Middle English
Middle English
riden
“to ride, to travel by horse or vehicle”
Modern English
English
ride
“to be carried or transported on a horse or vehicle”