I. noun Date: 15th century one that sounds especially by ringing, 2. a. one that enters a competition under false representations, imposter, fake , one that strongly resembles another, II. noun Date: 1863 one that encircles or puts a ring around (as a quoit or horseshoe that lodges so as to surround the peg)
RINGER
Meaning of RINGER in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012