Definition

More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age. [Colloq. & Low, U.S.]

Other Definitions

This word also has 2 other definitions:

RISING (adjective)

1. Attaining a higher place; taking, or moving in, an upward direction; appearing above the horizon; ascending; as, the rising moon. 2. Increasing in...

RISING (noun)

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 t...