1. plural of outriding; the act or practice of riding out, especially on patrol or reconnaissance
Usage: archaic or historical; often used in military or equestrian contexts
2. plural of outriding; lands or territories lying outside the main estate or jurisdiction
Usage: archaic; chiefly British historical

Examples

• The cavalry conducted regular outridings to monitor the border.
• Medieval lords organized outridings to patrol their domains.
• The estate's outridings extended several miles beyond the main manor.
• Mounted soldiers performed nightly outridings to ensure security.
• The king's outridings covered vast stretches of countryside.