riding hood

See also: riding-hood

English

Alternative forms

• riding-hood

Etymology

From Middle English rydyng hoode, rydynghoode, equivalent to riding +‎ hood.

Noun

riding hood (plural riding hoods)

1. (historical fashion) A hood intended for use by women while horseriding.
   • 1731 January 15, Proceedings of the Old Bailey, page 13:

     He... violently pull'd off her Riding-Hood, and tore it at the Arm Holes in pulling it off.

2. (fashion) A kind of hooded cloak.

Derived terms

• Little Red Riding Hood