n. [ OE. also ringol. Cf. Ring. ] A circle; hence, a diadem. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Prob. fr.
n. [ Corrupted fr. regal. ] A musical instrument formerly in use, consisting of several sticks bound together, but separated by beads, and played with a stick with a ball at its end. Moore (Encyc. of Music.). [ 1913 Webster ]