ruddle

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 redden as if with a red ocher color

Etymology

From rud + -le. Compare German Rötel (“track”), Post-Classical Latin rudellum. Compare to reddle and raddle.

In classic literature

Synonyms

reddle, raddle

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