Category:Ruddock

Rud"dock, n. Etym: [as. ruddic; cf. W. rhuddog the redbreast. sq. Root113. See rud, n.] [written also raddock.]

1. (zoöl.)

Defn: 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.