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What's The Definition Of Ruddock?Synonyms | Synonyms for Ruddock: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ruddock: See Also | Ruddock In Webster's Dictionary \Rud"dock\, n. [AS. ruddic; cf. W. rhuddog the
redbreast. [root]113. See {Rud}, n.] [Written also
{raddock}.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) The European robin. ``The tame ruddock and the
coward kite.'' --Chaucer.
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}. [Obs.]
Great pieces of gold . . . red ruddocks. --Florio.
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