As a noun terms
is .
As a verb ruddles is
(ruddle).
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Noun
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ruddles
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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)