ringette

English

Etymology

ring +‎ -ette

Noun

ringette (uncountable)

  1. (sports) A team sport played on ice and primarily by women, the players using sticks to control a rubber ring and attempting to score goals by landing it in the opponents' net.
    • 2007 May 9, The Associated Press, “Sports Briefing”, in New York Times‎:
      Sam Jacks, the inventor of ringette and floor hockey, and Robert Steadward, whose efforts spearheaded the growth of Paralympic sports, are being inducted in the builder category.

References

  • ringette. MacMillan Dictionary. Access date: 29 October 2011.
  • Ringette Canada (Aug. 22, 2006). "Information about Stick Approval/Legal Sticks"

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