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ryder

Phoneticsry·der

/ˈɹaɪdɝ/

Definitions

01a surname or given name

B1

n. a common family name or a first name for a man.

n. a proper noun used as a surname, originally occupational, or as a masculine given name.

“The Ryder Cup is one of the most famous events in professional golf.”

“Winona Ryder is an American actress who achieved fame in the late eighties and early nineties.”

02an added clause

C2 · Law

n. an old way of spelling 'rider', meaning an extra part added to an official document.

n. an archaic orthographic variant of 'rider', specifically referring to an additional clause or amendment attached to a legislative bill or legal document.

“The clerk attached a ryder to the contract to clarify the payment terms.”

“The senator attempted to attach a controversial ryder to the spending bill, hoping it would pass without significant debate.”

Archaic · Technical

Usage

In modern legal contexts, the spelling 'rider' is standard; 'ryder' is found primarily in historical texts.

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