ride the fair

English

Verb

ride the fair (third-person singular simple present rides the fair, present participle riding the fair, simple past rode the fair, past participle ridden the fair)

  1. (UK, historical) To proclaim a fair (trading event) by marching in a ceremonial parade.
    • 1897, ‎Edward Bateson, ‎Allen Banks Hinds, A History of Northumberland (page 210)
      The fair is formally opened and proclaimed by the bailiff of the duke of Northumberland as lord of the manor of Corbridge, who welcomes at the 'Angel' inn at Corbridge the officials and those who intend to accompany him to 'ride the fair.'
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