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ruddy definition

ruddy (rud′ē)

adjective ruddier -·dier, ruddiest -·di·est

  1. having a healthy red color a ruddy complexion
  2. red or reddish

  3. Etymology: euphemism for bloody

    Brit., Informal confounded: an intensive: also used adverbially

Etymology: ME rudi < OE rudig < rudu, red: see rudd

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