ringster

[ ring-ster ]

noun
  1. a member of a ring, especially a political or price-fixing ring.

Origin of ringster

1
An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; ring1 + -ster

Words Nearby ringster

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How to use ringster in a sentence

  • The chief ringster was William M. Tweed, and his name will always be associated in the public mind with political bossdom.

    The Boss and the Machine | Samuel P. Orth
  • ringster pointed to the tall grass near the willows, over which a fresh silken canvas was being rapidly spread.

    Old Farm Fairies: | Henry Christopher McCook
  • In the meantime ringster had quietly ascended one of the tallest bushes, and was carefully surveying the lake.

    Old Farm Fairies: | Henry Christopher McCook

British Dictionary definitions for ringster

ringster

/ (ˈrɪŋstə) /


noun
  1. a member of a ring controlling a market in antiques, art treasures, etc

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