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ruddock

N นก  Robin ยุโรป จำพวก  Erithacus Rubecula

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

RUDDOCK

Rud "dock, n. Etym: [AS. ruddic; cf. W. rhuddog the redbreast. sq. root113. See Rud, n.] [Written also raddock. ]

 

1. (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: The European robin. "The tame ruddock and the coward kite. " Chaucer.

 

2. A piece of gold money; -- probably because the gold of coins was often reddened by copper alloy. Called also red ruddock, and golden ruddock. [Obs. ] Great pieces of gold. .. red ruddocks. Florio.