ryngbon

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From ryng (ring) +‎ bon (bone). Old English hringbān is probably unrelated, as it means "eye socket" and there is a long gap in attestation.

Pronunciation

Noun

ryngbon (rare, chiefly Late Middle English)

  1. ringbone (equine osteoarthritis in the foot)
  2. (probably) the cricoid cartilage

Descendants

  • English: ringbone
  • Middle Scots: ringbane

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