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1. (n.) ringer
a person or thing that encircles.
2. ringer
a quoit or horseshoe thrown so as to encircle the peg.
3. (n.) ringer
one that rings or makes a ringing noise.
4. ringer
a racehorse, athlete, or the like entered in a competition under false representation as to identity or ability.
5. ringer
any person or thing that is fraudulent; impostor.
6. ringer
a substitute; replacement.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME; (def.
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| Definition of 'Ringer' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) toller, bell ringer, ringer
a person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation)
2. (noun) ringer, dead ringer, clone
a person who is almost identical to another
3. (noun) ringer
a contestant entered in a competition under false pretenses
4. (noun) ringer
(horseshoes) the successful throw of a horseshoe or quoit so as to encircle a stake or peg
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) Ringer
one who, or that which, rings; especially, one who rings chimes on bells
2. (noun) Ringer
a crowbar
3. (noun) Ringer
a horse that is not entitled to take part in a race, but is fraudulently got into it
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