Associations to the word «Ruddle»

Wiktionary

RUDDLE, noun. A form of red ochre sometimes used to mark sheep
RUDDLE, verb. To mark something with red ochre.
RUDDLE, verb. To raddle or twist.
RUDDLE, noun. A riddle or sieve.

Dictionary definition

RUDDLE, noun. A red iron ore used in dyeing and marking.
RUDDLE, verb. Twist or braid together, interlace.
RUDDLE, verb. Redden as if with a red ocher color.

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