Etymology

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Today it means: The mating display of the male woodcock, consisting of a patrolling flight around its territory. Full definition →

Old English *Hrōþa
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  1. Old English · derived from*Hrōþa
  2. English todayRoding

The river's name is from Old English *Hrōþa (a personal name).

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