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

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