A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1513, 1567-1611
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Rudy, -ie, adj. Also: ruddy. [ME and e.m.E. rudi (a1225), rudie (c1230), rody (14th c.), roody (Lydgate), roddy (1477), ruddy, -ie (16th c.), ruddy (a1529), OE rudig; f. as Rud(e n.3] Reddish; healthily red. —1513 Doug. xi xv 118.
The rudy cullour … Blaknyt, and fadys quyte owt of hir face a1568 Bannatyne MS I p. 15/4.
Quhilk illumynis the ruddy sterris bricht 1611 Reg. Panmure I xxxv.
He wes ane fair man … of rudie coullour
