Definitions For Redd

Etymology 1

From {{der, nn, non, hræddr}}, from hræða, , frighten

Pronunciation

{{IPA, nn, /rɛdː/}} {{nn-pronu-note}}

Adjective

{{nn-adj-2}} frightened; afraid careful with; worry, worried about

Synonyms

afraid {{l, nn, ottefull}}, {{l, nn, fælen}}

Antonyms

{{l, nn, uredd}}

Related terms

{{l, nn, reddast}}

Etymology 2

Verb

{{nn-verb-form of, imperative, redd}}

Etymology 3

Origin obscure, possibly from the act of the fish scooping, clearing out a spawning place, see redd above.

Noun

REDD (plural REDDs) A spawning nest made by a fish.

Etymology 4

From the archaic verb rede or read

Verb

simple past tense and past participle of rede (obsolete) simple past tense and past participle of read

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