ruddock, n. [AS. ruddic; cf. W. rhuddog the redbreast. Rud, n.].
The European robin. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
A piece of gold money; -- probably because the gold of coins was often reddened by copper alloy. Called also red ruddock, and golden ruddock. [1913 Webster]
"Great pieces of gold . . . red ruddocks."
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