Definition of Ruddock
1. n. The European robin.
Definition of Ruddock
1. a European bird [n -S]
Medical Definition of Ruddock
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1. The European robin. "The tame ruddock and the coward kite."
2. A piece of gold money; probably because the gold of coins was often reddened by copper alloy. Called also red ruddock, and golden ruddock. "Great pieces of gold . . . Red ruddocks." (Florio)
Origin: AS. Ruddic; cf. W. Rhuddog the redbreast. See Rud
Alternative forms: raddock.
Source: Websters Dictionary
(01 Mar 1998)
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