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Pronunciation : Ris"ing
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ris"ing
Part of Speech : prep.
Definition : Defn: More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age. [Colloq. & Low, U.S.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Ris"ing
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913