† ˈrudden, v. Obs. rare.
In 3–5 rudnen.
[f. the stem of rud n.1 and v.1 Cf. OIcel. roðna, MSw. rudhna, Sw. rodna.]
intr. To become red. Hence † ˈruddening, redness (in the sky).
| a 1225 Juliana 26 Þe reue rudnede [Bodl. MS. feng to rudnin], ant ogrome grede [etc.]. 13.. E.E. Allit. P. C. 139 Roȝ rakkes þer ros with rudnyng an-vnder, Þe see souȝed ful sore. |