ruddock Meaning, Definition & Usage

Rud"dock noun

Etymology

AS. ruddic; cf. W. rhuddog the redbreast. See Rud, n.

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) 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.