"ringwork" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ringworks [plural]
Etymology: From ring + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ring|work}} ring + work Head templates: {{en-noun}} ringwork (plural ringworks)
  1. A fortified defensive structure, usually circular or oval in shape, essentially a motte-and-bailey castle minus the motte. Wikipedia link: ringwork
    Sense id: en-ringwork-en-noun-n5tgmWnS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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