ringman

English

noun
Definitions
  • A male entertainer who works in the ring of a circus.
  • A man within the betting ring of a racecourse; a bookmaker who works in the ring.
  • A male boxer or prizefighter.
  • A man who works in a ring where animals are exhibited.
  • An auctioneer's assistant who spots bids and communicates information back to the auctioneer.
  • (obsolete) The ring finger.

Etymology

Suffix from English ring (surround, sound a bell, planetary rings).

Origin

English

ring

Gloss

surround, sound a bell, planetary rings

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