(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rise
(a.) Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward
direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon.
(a.) Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising
state; a rising character.
(a.) Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of
active life; as, the rising generation.
(prep.) More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six
years of age.
(n.) The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).
(n.) That which rises; a tumor; a boil.
