\Rud"dock\, n. [AS. ruddic; cf. W. rhuddog the
redbreast. [root]113. See {Rud}, n.] [Written also
{raddock}.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) The European robin. ``The tame ruddock and the
   coward kite.'' --Chaucer.
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.]
         Great pieces of gold . . . red ruddocks. --Florio.