ruddling

Variant of ruddle

ruddle definition

rud·dle (rud′'l)

noun

red ocher

Etymology: < dial. rud, red ocher < ME rude: see rudd

transitive verb ruddled -·dled, ruddling -·dling

  1. to color or mark with red ocher, esp. to mark sheep thus
  2. to cause to flush; redden

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