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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Rud·dock n.  [Written also raddock.]
 1. Zool. The European robin. “The tame ruddock and the coward kite.”
 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.