Kevin (Michael). born 1957, Australian politician: leader of the Labor Party (2006–10 and from 2013); Prime Minister (2007–2010 and from 2013)
Steele , pen name of Arthur Hoey Davis , 1868–1935, Australian author. His works include On Our Selection (1899), Our New Selection (1902), Back at Our Selection (1906) and Grandpa's Selection (1916) which featured the characters Dad and Dave
1600–10; apparently special use of rud redness (now dial.), Middle English rude, Old English rudu; cf. red 1, ruddy
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The way in which dace will increase when put into a suitable water is, if possible, even more remarkable than what happens in the case of the rudd.
From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward
The fishing is as good as it can be for pike, rudd, roach, and bream.
From The Handbook to the Rivers and Broads of Norfolk & Suffolk by Davies, G. Christopher
The sizes which limit the ordinary angler's aspirations are roach about 2 lb, rudd about 2½ lb, dace about 1 lb and chub about 5 lb.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various
The rudd, found in the Witham, is not unlike the roach, but a thicker fish, with sides and back almost of a green tinge.
From Records of Woodhall Spa and Neighbourhood Historical, Anecdotal, Physiographical, and Archaeological, with Other Matter by Walter, James Conway
Among coarse fish the rudd is one of the best from the fly-fisher's point of view.
From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward
But nearly 200 years ago, Berry Bros & Rudd was home to the Embassy of the Republic of Texas.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Unknown but cheerful in his obscurity stands a humble wedding singer, Rick Power, warmly played by Paul Rudd with his patented earnest sweetness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
The beloved late-night host brought the curtain down on his CBS late-night series after 11 years, with appearances by several stars, including Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Ryan Reynolds and Paul McCartney.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Colbert ended his CBS tenure at the Ed Sullivan Theater on Thursday evening, joined by an impressive roster of celebrity guests including Paul Rudd, Bryan Cranston, Tim Meadows, Ryan Reynolds and Paul McCartney.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Besides BR must be Billy Rudd, and Billy was known to favor Myrna Hauser last spring.
From "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson
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