_Rudge_
rudge "_Rudge_" Pronounced to rhyme with "fudge". This was my grandfather's way of pronouncing "ridge". A ridge is a low, rolling hill usually covered with trees or bushes. Similarly bridge was pronounced "brudge". This habit of pronouncing "i"...
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| Summary: | rudge "_Rudge_" Pronounced to rhyme with "fudge". This was my grandfather's way of pronouncing "ridge". A ridge is a low, rolling hill usually covered with trees or bushes. Similarly bridge was pronounced "brudge". This habit of pronouncing "i" as "u" was common with my grandfather's generation, but not with that of my parents. Yes DICT CEN. JW Not used Not used Not used |
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