n. [ AS. ruddic; cf. W. rhuddog the redbreast. √113. See Rud, n. ] [ Written also raddock. ] 1. (Zool.) The European robin. “The tame ruddock and the coward kite.” Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A piece of gold money; -- probably because the gold of coins was often reddened by copper alloy. Called also red ruddock, and golden ruddock. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Great pieces of gold . . . red ruddocks. Florio. [ 1913 Webster ]