corcud's ring
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
This magic ring was com- posed of six metals, and ensured the wearer success in any undertaking in which he chose to embark (Chinese Tales; Cor cud and his Four Sons').
Era: ca. 1898 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Reproduced from Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898 edition, public domain; archive.org, retrieved 2026-07-31; OCR text, minor errors possible). Reflects the scholarship and attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “corcud's ring” mean?
This magic ring was com- posed of six metals, and ensured the wearer success in any undertaking in which he chose to embark (Chinese Tales; Cor cud and his Four Sons').
Is “corcud's ring” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.