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.