rudd

American  

[ruhd] / rʌd /

noun

1. a European, freshwater fish, Scardinius erythrophthalmus, of the carp family.

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Rudd ¹ British  

/ rʌd /

noun

1. Kevin (Michael). born 1957, Australian politician: leader of the Labor Party (2006–10 and from 2013); Prime Minister (2007–2010 and from 2013)

2. Steele , pen name of Arthur Hoey Davis , 1868–1935, Australian author. His works include On Our Selection (1899), Our New Selection (1902), Back at Our Selection (1906) and Grandpa's Selection (1916) which featured the characters Dad and Dave

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rudd ² British  

/ rʌd /

noun

1. a European freshwater cyprinid fish, Scardinius erythrophthalmus , having a compressed dark greenish body and reddish ventral and tail fins

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Etymology

Origin of rudd

1600–10; apparently special use of rud redness (now dial.), Middle English rude, Old English rudu; red ¹, ruddy

Example Sentences

Shee threw downe the mantle, that bright was of blee, Fast with a rudd redd to her chamber can shee flee.

From Ballads of Romance and Chivalry Popular Ballads of the Olden Times - First Series by Sidgwick, Frank

The rudd, found in the Witham, is not unlike the roach, but a thicker fish, with sides and back almost of a green tinge. 

From Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter by Walter, James Conway

She threw down the mantle, 50 That bright was of blee; Fast, with a rudd redd, To her chamber can shee flee.

From English and Scottish Ballads, Volume I (of 8) by Various

I have seen many cases where rudd, perch, dace and carp have increased to an enormous extent from a few fish introduced into the water.

From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward

In the case of perch, rudd, pike, and carp, but little change of water is required to hatch out the eggs.

From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward