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ringster

American  
[ring-ster] / ˈrɪŋ stər /

noun

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

ringster British  
/ ˈrɪŋstə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of ringster

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

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

From The Boss and the Machine; a chronicle of the politicians and party organization by Orth, Samuel Peter

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