ruddock /ˈɹʌdək/ noun3 •(no longer used) The European robin.The Ouzell shrills; the Ruddock warbles soft. — 1595 •(no longer used) A piece of gold money (probably because the gold of coins was often reddened by copper alloy).Great pieces of gold […] red ruddocks. — 1611 •(no longer used) A variety of red apple, used for cidermaking. formsruddocks