fede ring

noun

fe·​de ring
ˈfā(ˌ)dā-,
It ˈfāādā
: a finger ring typically bearing a device in the shape of two clasped hands and used especially among Europeans as a token of loyalty or faith between two persons
sometimes : wedding ring

Word History

Etymology

Italian fede faith, from Latin fides

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“Fede ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fede%20ring. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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