ruddock

English

/ˈɹʌdək/

noun

Definitions

The European robin.
(obsolete) A piece of gold money (probably because the gold of coins was often reddened by copper alloy).
A variety of red apple.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English ruddocke inherited from Old English rudduc suffix from English rud (redness, redden, become red).

Origin

English

rud

Gloss

redness, redden, become red

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Cognates and derived terms

rud English
rudden English
ruddle English
ruddy English
rudduc Old English
rudu Old English
rudden Middle English
ruddocke Middle English