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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Rŭd'der-hĕad, n. p. 1154(Naut.) The upper end of the rudder-post, into which the tiller is inserted.Rūd'der-hōle, n. p. 1154(Naut.) The hole in the deck through which the rudder passes.Rūd'der-less, a. p. 1154Without a rudder; as, a rudder-less ship.Rŭd'der-nāil, n. p. 1154(Naut.) A nail used to fasten the pintle to the rudder. Mar. Dict.Rūd'der-pēn'dants, n. pl. p. 1154(Naut.) Strong pieces of rope, ending in chains, by which the rudder, if unshipped, is held to the ship's quarter. Craig.Rūd'der-stōck, n. p. 1154(Naut.) The main part of the rudder, which is connected by irons with the stern-post of a vessel.Rŭd'died, a. p. 1154Made ruddy or red.Rūd'di-ness, n. p. 1154The state of being ruddy; redness, or rather a lively flesh color; that degree of redness which characterizes high health; — applied chiefly to the complexion or color of the human skin; as, the…Rūd'die, n. p. 1154(Min.) A species of red earth, colored by sesquioxide of iron; red ocher.Rūd'dle, v. t. p. 1154To mark with ruddle. “A fair sheep newly ruddled.” M. W. Montague.Rūd'dle, v. t. p. 1154To twist; to interweave; to raddle. [Obs.]Rūd'dle-man, n. p. 1154One who digs ruddle.Rŭd'dock, n. p. 1154A bird, the English robin or redbreast. “The ruddock warbles soft.” Spenser. 2. That which is red; and, specifically, a piece of gold coin. The greedy carle came within a space That owned the gold…Rūd'dy, a. p. 1154Of a red color; red. “Smoke and ruddy flame.” Milton. 2. Of a lively flesh color, or the color of the human skin in high health; as, ruddy cheeks, lips, and the like. Dryden. 3. Of a reddish, shining…Rūd'dy, v. t. p. 1154To make ruddy or red.Rude, a. p. 1154Characterized by roughness; unpolished; raw; lacking delicacy or refinement; coarse. “Such tools as art yet rude had formed.” Milton. “Rude work well suited with a rustic mind.” Dryden. Hence…Rude'ly, adv. p. 1154In a rude manner; coarsely; unskillfully; uncivilly; violently; as, a mountain rudely formed; work rudely executed; a door rudely assaulted. I that am rudely stamped, and want love's majesty, To…Rude'ness, n. p. 1154The condition of being rude; unevenness; coarseness; inelegance; unskillfulness; incivility; violence; impetuosity; boisterousness; as, the rudeness of a people, a country, workmanship, manners, an…Rū'den-tūre, n. p. 1154(Arch.) The figure of a rope or staff, plain or carved, with which the flutings of columns are sometimes filled;—called also cabling. Gwilt.Ru'de-ra-ry, a. p. 1154Belonging to rubbish. [Obs.]Ru'de-rā'tion, n. p. 1154A method, among the ancients, of laying pavements, and perhaps of building walls, with rough pebbles and mortar. [Obs.]Rūdes'by, n. p. 1154An uncivil, turbulent fellow. [Obs.] Shak.Ru'di-ment, n. p. 1154That which is unformed or undeveloped; the principle which lies at the bottom of any development; unfinished beginnings. But I will bring thee where thou shalt quit Those rudiments, and see before…Rū'di-ment, v. t. p. 1155To furnish with first principles or rules; to ground; to settle in first principles. [Obs.] Gayton.Ru'di-mĕnt'al or Ru'di-mĕnt'a-ry, a. p. 1155Pertaining to rudiments, or consisting in first principles; initial; as, rudimental essays. 2. (Nat. Hist.) In an early stage of development; imperfectly developed.Rud'ish, a. p. 1155More or less rude; somewhat rude; as, rudish workmanship.Ru'di-ty, n. p. 1155The state of being rude; rudeness; ignorance. [Rare.]Ru-dolph'ine, a. p. 1155Characterizing, or relating to, a set of astronomical tables, computed by Kepler, and founded on the observations of Tycho Brahe; — so named from Rudolph II., emperor of Bohemia.Rue, v. t. p. 1155To lament; to regret; to grieve for. I wept to see, and rued it from my heart. Chapman. Thy will Chose freely what it now so justly rues. Milton. 2. To cause to grieve; to afflict. Dear dame, your…Rue, v. i. p. 1155To have compassion; to sorrow. [Rare.] “Which stirred men's hearts to rue upon them.” Ridley. Old year, we'll dearly rue for you. Thompson.Rew, n. p. 1155Sorrow; repentance. [Obs.] Shak.Rue, n. p. 1155(Bot.) A plant, Ruta (R. graveolens), having a strong, heavy odor, and a bitter taste. It is used in medicine. They [the exorcists] are to try the devil by holy water, incense, sulphur, and rue…Rue'ful, a. p. 1155Causing one to rue or lament; woful; mournful; sorrowful; fit to be lamented. Spur them to rueful work. Shak. 2. Expressing sorrow. “Two rueful figures, with long black cloaks.” W. Scott. He sighed…Rue'ful-ly, adv. p. 1155In a rueful manner; mournfully; sorrowfully.Rue'ful-ness, n. p. 1155The state of being rueful; sorrowfulness; mournfulness.Ru'el-bōnes, n. pl. p. 1155(Anc. Costume.) Small rings or studs of bones, &c., affixed to the girdle or head-dress. Fairholt.Ru-ēlle’, n. p. 1155A private circle or assembly at a private house; a circle. [Obs.] Dryden.Ru-fĕs'cent, a. p. 1155Reddish; tinged with red.Rŭff, n. p. 1155That which is made rough; especially, a muslin or linen collar plaited, crimped, or fluted, worn formerly by both sexes, but now only by females. “Here to-morrow with his best ruff on.” Shak. His…Rŭff, v. t. p. 1155To ruffle; to disorder. Spenser. 2. To trump, as a card in playing whist, instead of following suit. Smart. 3. To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum. 4. (Hawking.) To hit, as the prey, without…Rŭffed, a. p. 1155Furnished with a ruff. Ruffed grouse (Ornith.), a bird of the genus Bonasa (B. umbellus, Tetrao umbellus, or T. togatus of Linnaeus), found in North America, especially in the northern parts of the…Rŭf'fian, n. p. 1155A pimp; a pander; a procurer; a paramour. [Obs.] He [her husband] is no sooner abroad than she is instantly at home, reveling with her ruffians. Reynolds. 2. A boisterous, brutal fellow; a fellow…Rŭf'fian, a. p. 1155Brutal; savagely boisterous; as, ruffian rage.Rŭf'fian, v. i. p. 1155To play the ruffian; to rage; to raise tumult. [Obs.] Shak.Rŭf'fian-ĭsh, a. p. 1155Having the qualities or manners of a ruffian.Rŭf'fi-an-ism, n. p. 1155The act or conduct of a ruffian.Rŭf'fi-an-ly, a. p. 1155Like a ruffian; bold in crimes; violent; licentious. Fulke.Rŭf'fian-oŭs, a. p. 1155Like a ruffian; ruffianly. [Obs.]Rŭf'fle, v. t. p. 1155To make into a ruff; to draw or contract into wrinkles, open plaits, or folds; to wrinkle. Addison. 2. To furnish with ruffles; as, to ruffle a shirt. 3. To roughen or disturb the surface of; to make…Rŭf'fle, v. i. p. 1155To grow rough or turbulent. [Rare.] Bleak winds do ruffle sorely. Shak. 2. To play loosely; to flutter. On his right shoulder his thick mane reclined, Ruffles at speed, and dances in the wind.…Rŭf'fle, n. p. 1155That which is ruffed; specifically, a strip of plaited cambric, or other fine cloth, attached to some border of a garment, as to the wristband or bosom; a frill. 2. A state of being ruffled or…Rŭf'fle, n. p. 1155(Mil.) A low, vibrating beat of a drum, not so loud as a roll;—called also ruff. Scott.Rŭf'fle, v. t. p. 1155(Mil.) To beat with the ruff or ruffle, as a drum.Rŭf'fle-less, a. p. 1155Having no ruffles.Rŭf'fle-ment, n. p. 1155The act of ruffling.Rŭf'fler, n. p. 1155A bully; a swaggerer; a ruffian. “Assaults, if not murders, done at his own doors by that crew of rufflers.” Milton.Rū'foŭs, a. p. 1155Reddish; of a reddish or brownish-red color.Rutt, n. p. 1155Eructation; belching. Dunglison.Rūf’ter-hōōd, n. p. 1155(Falconry.) A plain leather hood, large and open behind, to be worn by a hawk when she is first drawn. [Obs.]Rŭg, n. p. 1155A coarse, nappy, woolen fabric, used for various purposes;—as, (a.) For the cover of a bed. (b.) For protecting the carpet before a fire place, (c.) For protecting the legs against the cold in…