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ringleading1 /ˈrɪŋˌliːdɪŋ/nounThe action or fact of being a ringleader; leadership in an action or enterprise, especially a mutiny, uprising, demonstration, or plot. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Foxe (?1517–1587), martyrologist. From ring + leading, after to lead the ring, ringleader. ringleading2 /ˈrɪŋˌliːdɪŋ/adjectiveActing as or being a ringleader; taking the lead in an action or enterprise, especially a mutiny, uprising, demonstration, or plot. Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Gee (1596–1639). From ring + leading, after to lead the ring, ringleader. |