Rud, v. t. To make red. [Obs.] Spenser.
Rudd (?), n. [See Rud, n.] (Zoöl.) A fresh-water European fish of the
Carp family (Leuciscus erythrophthalmus). It is about the size and
shape of the roach, but it has the dorsal fin farther back, a stouter
body, and red irises. Called also redeye, roud, finscale, and shallow.
A blue variety is called azurine, or blue roach.