ringed'
|ringed|
/rɪŋ/
(ring)
circular band or sound
Etymology
'ring' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hring', where the root meant 'ring, circle'.
'ring' changed from Old English 'hring' to Middle English 'ring' and eventually became the modern English word 'ring'.
Initially it meant 'a circular band'; over time it expanded to include actions derived from that image, such as 'to encircle' and (by analogy) 'to make a resonant sound'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'ring' when used in the sense 'to surround' or 'to mark with a ring'.
They ringed' the archaeological site with barriers to protect it.
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Verb 2
used occasionally as a past/past-participle form in dialects or in some senses (see 'rang'/'rung' for standard irregular forms).
In some accounts the village was ringed' with low stone walls.
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Adjective 1
having rings, circular bands, or markings; encircled (often used with 'with' or 'by').
The old tower stood ringed' by ancient oaks.
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Last updated: 2025/09/23 13:37