Nuddled vs Ruddled - What's the difference?
nuddled | ruddled |
As verbs the difference between nuddled and ruddled is that nuddled is ( nuddle) while ruddled is ( ruddle).
nuddled English
Verb
(head)
(nuddle)
nuddle English
Alternative forms
* nudle
Verb
(nuddl)
(UK, dialect) To walk quickly with the head bent forward.
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ruddled English
Verb
(head)
(ruddle)
ruddle English
Etymology 1
(en)
Noun
(-)
A form of red ochre sometimes used to mark sheep
Synonyms
* raddle
* reddle
Derived terms
* ruddleman
Verb
(ruddl)
To mark something with red ochre.
To raddle or twist.
Synonyms
* raddle
* reddle
References
*OED 2nd edition 1989
Etymology 2
Noun
( en noun)
A riddle or sieve.
- (Holland)
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