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Ruddled vs Raddled - What's the difference?

ruddled | raddled |

As a verb ruddled

is (ruddle).

As an adjective raddled is

worn-out and broken-down.

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)

    raddled

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Worn-out and broken-down.