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DERINGER
Etymology
• Possibly from Thuringer meaning a person born in Thuringia, formerly a semi-autonomous state in central Germany.
Proper noun
Deringer
a family name of German origin.
Noun
Deringer (plural Deringers)
(dated, 1800s) a derringer pistol.
Usage notes
• See derringer for usage notes about spelling variations for the pistol.
Anagrams
• Redinger
Noun
deringer (plural deringers)
(dated, late 1800s) Alternative spelling of derringer
Usage notes
• See derringer for usage notes about spelling and capitalisation variations.
Anagrams
• Redinger
Source: Wiktionary
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