ruddock

[ ruhd-uhk ]

noun

, British Dialect.

1. robin ( def 1 ).

ruddock

/ ˈrʌdək /

noun

1. a dialect name for the robin

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruddock¹

Old English rudduc ; related to rudu redness; see rudd

Example Sentences

Joseph Dix, 26, of Frome, Somerset, and Macauley Ruddock, 27, of Bath, were originally charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm but were charged with murder following Mr Main's death on 14 August.

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Captain Martin Odegaard fired the hosts into the lead in the 24th minute after Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu was bundled off the ball by Emile Smith Rowe, before the Gunners doubled their advantage shortly before half-time.

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Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu replaces Tahith Chong because of an injury.

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But he played out the rest of the game as, despite a late onslaught from West Ham, a last-minute Freestone save from Neil Ruddock saw the Swans home.

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Diane Rosalie Aldworth Ruddock - for services to the environment, to heritage and to the community in Northern Ireland.

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