Transcription
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- [ruhd-l]
- /ˈrʌd l/
- /ˈrʌd.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ruhd-l]
- /ˈrʌd l/
Definitions of ruddle word
- noun ruddle a red variety of ocher, used for marking sheep, coloring, etc. 1
- verb with object ruddle to mark or color with ruddle. 1
- noun ruddle a red ochre, used esp to mark sheep 0
- verb ruddle to mark (sheep) with ruddle 0
- noun ruddle red ocher 0
- verb transitive ruddle to color or mark with red ocher, esp. to mark sheep thus 0
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Origin of ruddle
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; dial. rud (see rudd) + -le
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Parts of speech for Ruddle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ruddle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ruddle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ruddle
verb ruddle
- incarnadine — blood-red; crimson.
- mantling — a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.
- crimson — Something that is crimson is deep red in colour.
- mantle — a construction framing the opening of a fireplace and usually covering part of the chimney breast in a more or less decorative manner.
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