ryngbon

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

  • IPA(key): /ˈrinɡˌbɔːn/

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

References

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