The USS Pringle was an American Fletcher Class destroyer of 2050 tons displacement built under the 1940-41 programme and sunk during the Second World War. The USS Pringle was powered by four Babcock and Wilcox boilers providing a top speed of 36 knots. She carried a complement of 353 and was armed with five 5 inch guns; six 40 mm Bofors anti-aircra... Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/RP.HTM
Pringle is British slang for a 1970s and 1980s social sub-group of young, trendy people characterised by the wearing of designer-label sports clothing. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/ZP.HTM