ringster

[ ring-ster ]

noun

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

ringster

/ ˈrɪŋstə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ringster¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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Ringster pointed to the tall grass near the willows, over which a fresh silken canvas was being rapidly spread.

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In the meantime Ringster had quietly ascended one of the tallest bushes, and was carefully surveying the lake.

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