riding-habit
Definition
Noun: A riding-habit is a set of clothing specifically designed for women to wear when riding a horse. It typically consists of a tailored jacket and a long skirt or divided skirt that allows for comfortable and modest riding posture.
Usage Examples
- (A woman's horse-riding outfit.)
- (A specific type of women's riding clothing from the past.)
Advanced Usage
- Riding-habit as a formal term: In equestrian contexts, "riding-habit" is used to distinguish women's riding attire from men's, emphasizing its tailored, often elegant design.
- The riding-habit was considered essential attire for upper-class women who participated in fox hunting. (The outfit was a social and practical requirement.)
Variants and Related Words
Habit (n): A general term for a set of clothing, especially for a specific activity or profession (e.g., monk's habit, nun's habit).
- The nun's habit was simple and black. (Religious clothing.)
Riding breeches: Tight-fitting trousers worn for horse riding, typically by men.
- He wore riding breeches and boots for the competition. (Specific riding trousers.)
Synonyms
- Equestrian outfit: A general term for any clothing worn for horse riding.
- Riding attire: A broader term encompassing all types of clothing for riding.
Related Idioms
- "To ride in habit": An old-fashioned phrase meaning to ride a horse while wearing a riding-habit.
- The lady was accustomed to ride in habit every afternoon. (To ride wearing the traditional outfit.)