sleigh-riding

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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1n.

the pastime of riding in a sleigh.

Quotations

1819

As far as I have been able to discover, the only amusements which the Province affords . . . are Dancing and Sleigh-riding.

1845

Nothing can be more exhilarating than sleigh-riding . . . the bells ringing gladly out.

2n.

the practice of coasting down hills on a sleigh (def. 3b).

See: sleigh ((n.))(def. 3b)

1966

The above areas for sleigh riding will be designated by signs.