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ringleader


ring·lead·er

noun \ˈriŋ-ˌlē-dər\

Definition of RINGLEADER

: a leader of a ring of individuals engaged especially in improper or unlawful activities
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Examples of RINGLEADER

  1. the ringleader of a gang of criminals

First Known Use of RINGLEADER

1503

Rhymes with RINGLEADER

bandleader, cheerleader, conceder, floor leader, impeder, lay reader, lip-reader, loss leader, mind reader, misleader, newsreader, nonreader, proofreader, repleader, seceder, self-feeder, sight reader, stampeder, stockbreeder, succeeder

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