ruddle

[ ruhd-l ]

noun

1. a red variety of ocher, used for marking sheep, coloring, etc.

verb (used with object)

, rud·dled, rud·dling.

1. to mark or color with ruddle.

ruddle

/ ˈrʌdəl /

noun

1. a red ochre, used esp to mark sheep

verb

1. tr to mark (sheep) with ruddle

Other Words From

• un·ruddled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruddle¹

1530–40; dial. rud ( rudd ) + -le

Word History and Origins

Origin of ruddle¹

C16: diminutive formed from Old English rudu redness; see rudd

Example Sentences

Mr Elliott was appointed head of religion and philosophy at Yarm School in Yarm, Teesside, in August 2018, but was dismissed 14 months later after the school became concerned "he had not been truthful in his application," the panel's chairman Clive Ruddle said.

From BBC

Mr Ruddle said the teacher acted "dishonestly" and "knew he had provided inaccurate information and had done so to enhance his qualifications and experience", adding he had "undermined trust in the profession by lying on his employment applications".

From BBC

His final published newspaper article was a reminiscence of his high school newspaper adviser, Mary Lee Ruddle, who died weeks before he did at 95.

From Washington Post

“We can’t guarantee results. I always explain to mothers that re-lactation is a bit of an experiment.” says Lucy Ruddle, who re-lactated to exclusive breast-feeding in eight weeks with no drugs but used fenugreek.

From Washington Post

“The time commitment involved makes it inherently risky for moms who are already feeling vulnerable and carrying a sense of guilt or failure about their previous breast-feeding experience,” says Ruddle, who also wrote a book on re-lactation.

From Washington Post