Ringman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ringman is a noun meaning A male entertainer who works in the ring of a circus.
Meaning
A male entertainer who works in the ring of a circus.
More Meanings
- A man within the betting ring of a racecourse; a bookmaker who works in the ring.
- A male boxer or prizefighter.
- A man who works in a ring where animals are exhibited.
- An auctioneer's assistant who spots bids and communicates information back to the auctioneer.
- (obsolete) The ring finger.
Example Sentences
And when a man shooteth, the might of his shoote lyeth on the foremost finger, and on the ringman
Word Forms
- ringmen
- ring-man
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ring-man, ringmaster, canvasman, roundman, circusgoer, showman.
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