See Also: ringle(2)(dictionary)
ringle(1)(dictionary)
benjamin(1)(dictionary)
benjamin(2)(dictionary)
Benjamin(dictionary)
gum benjamin(medicine)
Tillman, Benjamin R(yan)(encyclopedia)
Franklin, Benjamin(encyclopedia)
Harrison, Benjamin(encyclopedia)
Lincoln, Benjamin(encyclopedia)

ringle(1) (iou) and benjamin(2) (iou)


ringle(1) (iou)



ringle noun1 & verb1. LME.
[from RING noun1 + -LE1.]
A. noun.
A metal, esp. iron, ring. Now chiefly, spec. one for a pig's nose or a horse's harness. Now dial. LME.
b. A door-knocker. M17-E18.
A circular band; a circle. obsolete exc. Scot. L16.
b. verb trans.
= RING verb2 1a. Now dial. L16.
= RING verb2 3. L17-E18.

benjamin(2) (iou)



benjamin noun2. arch. E19.
[Perh. the name of a tailor.]
A type of overcoat for men.