"ruddleman" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: ruddlemen [plural]
Etymology: From ruddle + -man. First appears in print in 1622, possibly coined by Michael Drayton. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|ruddle|man}} ruddle + -man Head templates: {{en-noun|ruddlemen}} ruddleman (plural ruddlemen)
  1. Someone who deals in ruddle (red ochre), usually itinerant and red-stained Wikipedia link: Michael Drayton Categories (topical): Occupations Synonyms: raddleman, reddleman

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