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Webster 1913 Edition
Rising
Ris′ing
,Adj.
1.
Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending;
as, the
. rising
moon2.
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
generationRis′ing
,p
rep.
More than; exceeding; upwards of;
as, a horse
. rising
six years of age[Colloq. & Low, U.S.]
Ris′ing
,Noun.
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 1828 Edition
Rising
RI'SING
, ppr.1.
Getting up; ascending; mounting; springing; proceeding from; advancing; swelling; increasing; appearing above the horizon; reviving from death, &c.2.
Increasing in wealth, power or distinction; as a rising state; a rising character.RI'SING
, n.1.
The act of getting up from any recumbent or sitting posture.2.
The act of ascending; as the rising of vapor.3.
The act of closing a session, as of a public body; as the rising of the legislature.4.
The appearance of the sun or a star above the horizon.5.
The act of reviving from the dead; resurrection. Mark 9.
6.
A tumor on the body. Lev. 13.7.
An assembling in opposition to government; insurrection; sedition or mutiny.