raddle

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a red iron ore used in dyeing and marking
  2. verb twist or braid together, interlace
  3. verb mark or paint with raddle

Etymology

From a variation of reddle, ruddle. Related to red.

In classic literature

Synonyms

ruddle, reddle

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