Ruddle
noun
1.
a red variety of ocher, used for marking sheep, coloring, etc.
verb (used with object), ruddled, ruddling.
2.
to mark or color with ruddle.
noun
1.
a red ochre, used esp to mark sheep
verb
2.
(transitive) to mark (sheep) with ruddle
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