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.
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