/ringd/ , adj.
1. having or wearing a ring or rings.
2. marked or decorated with or as if with a ring or rings.
3. surrounded by or as if by a ring or rings.
4. formed of or with rings; ringlike or annular: a ringed growth.
5. Armor. noting armor having rings sewn side by side to a flexible backing.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE hringed; see RING 1 , -ED 3 , -ED 2 ]