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Ruddy

RUD'DY, a. 1. Of a red color; of a lively flesh color, or the color of the human skin in high health. Thus we say, reddy cheeks, ruddy lips, a reddy face or skin, a ruddy youth; and in poetic language, ruddy f...

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RUD'DY, a.

1. Of a red color; of a lively flesh color, or the color of the human skin in high health. Thus we say, reddy cheeks, ruddy lips, a reddy face or skin, a ruddy youth; and in poetic language, ruddy fruit. but the word is chiefly applied to the human skin.

2. Of a bright yellow color; as ruddy gold. [Unusual.]

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