Definition of "Risley"

(uncountable) A placename:

1. A suburban area in Warrington borough, Cheshire, England (OS grid ref SJ6592).  examples

2. A village and civil parish (served by Risley with Hopwell Parish Council) in Erewash borough, Derbyshire, England (OS grid ref SK4635).  examples

(countable) A habitational surname from Old English.  examples

(sometimes attributive) A circus performer who performs antipodism, lying on the back while carrying burdens on the feet.  examples