Ruddock
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹʌdək/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ruddock is a noun meaning (archaic) The European robin.
Meaning
(archaic) The European robin.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A piece of gold money (probably because the gold of coins was often reddened by copper alloy).
- (obsolete) A variety of red apple, used for cidermaking.
Example Sentences
Great pieces of gold […] red ruddocks.
The Ouzell shrills; the Ruddock warbles soft.
The sweet And shrilly ruddock, with its bleeding breast
Word Forms
- ruddocks
- ruddoc
- rudock
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rooke, rudge, roberd, rotchie, ruck, ruddle.
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