riding time

riding time
   the season of impregnation of sheep
   Vulgarly also of women:
    Warn him ay at ridin time
   To stay content wi' yowes at home.
   (Burns, 1786 — yowes means ewes)

How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. . 2014.

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