TRITHING

Etymology

Noun

trithing (plural trithings)

(historical) One of three ancient divisions of a county in England; a riding.

Source: Wiktionary


Tri"thing, n. Etym: [See Ist Riding.]

Definition: One of three ancient divisions of a county in England; -- now called riding. [Written also riding.] Blackstone.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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