Ringle

//ɹɪŋɡl̩// name, noun, verb

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
Noun
  1. 1
    A metal ring. dialectal, obsolete

    "This being moreouer the generall courteſie of the great Cities of Germany, to preſent their loues to all Princes their ftiends,and Ambaſſadors of Princes;with an Oration,the Burgers bring each of them a great bottle of wine, which hangs by a ringle upon his arme; and if hee hath any buſineſſe or Embaſſie to their State, they ſend him alſo Oates and Fiſh."

  2. 2
    A CD single which includes a shortened ringtone version. uncommon

    "The ringle is expected to contain three songs—one hit and maybe one remix and one older track—and one ringtone, on a CD with a slip sleeve cover."

Verb
  1. 1
    To fit or attach a ringle to. dialectal, obsolete, transitive

    "70 For rooting of paſture ring hog ye had need, Which being well ringled,the better do feed. Though yong with their elders, will lightly kepe beſt yet ſpare not to ringle, both great and the reſt."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From ring + -le. The verb comes from the noun.

Etymology 2

From ring + -le. The verb comes from the noun.

Etymology 3

Blend of ringtone + single. Coined by Sony BMG Music Entertainment.

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