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Rising
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 3
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).
2. That which rises; a tumor; a boil. Lev. xiii. 10. Rising main (Waterworks), the pipe through which water from an engine is delivered to an elevated reservoir.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 3
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
1. Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon.
2. Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising state; a rising character. Among the rising theologians of Germany. Hare.
3. Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life; as, the rising generation.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 3 of 3
Part of speech: preposition (prep.)
More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age. [Colloq. & Low, U.S.]