ruddle

English

Etymology 1

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Noun

ruddle (uncountable)

1. A form of red ochre sometimes used to mark sheep

Synonyms

• raddle
• reddle

Derived terms

• ruddleman

Verb

ruddle (third-person singular simple present ruddles, present participle ruddling, simple past and past participle ruddled)

1. To mark something with red ochre.
2. To raddle or twist.

Synonyms

• raddle
• reddle

References

• OED 2nd edition 1989

Etymology 2

Noun

ruddle (plural ruddles)

1. A riddle or sieve.

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