1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rise.

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

3. (a.) Increasing in wealth, power, or distinction; as, a rising state; a rising character.

4. (a.) Growing; advancing to adult years and to the state of active life; as, the rising generation.

5. (prep.) More than; exceeding; upwards of; as, a horse rising six years of age.

6. (n.) The act of one who, or that which, rises (in any sense).

7. (n.) That which rises; a tumor; a boil.