ruddock

Noun

rud=dock

CIDE DICTIONARY

ruddock, n. [AS. ruddic; cf. W. rhuddog the redbreast. Rud, n.].

The European robin. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
A piece of gold money; -- probably because the gold of coins was often reddened by copper alloy. Called also red ruddock, and golden ruddock. [1913 Webster]
"Great pieces of gold . . . red ruddocks." [1913 Webster]

ruddock, n. dial. the robin redbreast.

Etymology

OE rudduc (as RUDDLE)

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