"ringwraith" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ringwraiths [plural]
Etymology: From Ringwraith (fantasy character), in J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings; from ring + wraith. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ring|wraith}} ring + wraith Head templates: {{en-noun}} ringwraith (plural ringwraiths)
  1. A person who is loyal, as if bound or entranced, to a band, group or organization. Categories (topical): J. R. R. Tolkien
    Sense id: en-ringwraith-en-noun-ZqLKjv9S Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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        {
          "ref": "1982, William Ready, Files on Parade: A Memoir, page 231:",
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