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1960 single by Ray Charles
"Ruby" is the 1952 theme song for the film Ruby Gentry starring Jennifer Jones, written by Mitchell Parish and Heinz Roemheld. There were six charted
Ruby_(Ruby_Gentry_theme)
1952 film
Ruby Gentry is a 1952 American southern Gothic film noir directed by King Vidor, and starring Jennifer Jones, Charlton Heston, and Karl Malden. Set in
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Topics referred to by the same term
Orchestra album), 2005 Ruby (Jennie album), 2025 The Ruby, an EP by April, 2018 "Ruby" (Ruby Gentry theme), from the 1952 film Ruby Gentry, also performed by
Ruby_(disambiguation)
American musician
Europe. His biggest hit was the 1953 single "Ruby". Hayman took the theme for the motion picture Ruby Gentry, and through his specially stylized arrangement
Richard_Hayman
American country music duo
Montgomery Gentry is an American country music duo/solo act founded by singers Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, both Kentucky natives. They began performing
Montgomery_Gentry
American singer and actor (1935–2022)
1960 "Ruby Gentry – Soundtrack Details". Retrieved June 3, 2020. Track listing – 2. Ruby (Roemheld-Parish) Harmonica Solo: George Fields; RUBY GENTRY "Adam
Adam_Wade_(singer)
American writer and director (1894–1982)
perhaps "the last great film" of his career: Ruby Gentry (1952). With Ruby Gentry, Vidor revisits the themes and scenario of Duel in the Sun (1946), in
King_Vidor
The last of three versions of the theme song was sung by The Imperials, a Grammy-winning Christian music group. Ruby Falls, a waterfall inside the Lookout
Music_of_East_Tennessee
that performs ruby-based attacks. As with Yue, Ruby Moon also takes her energy from the Moon, and both are rivals in power and ability. Ruby Moon is sexless
List of Cardcaptor Sakura characters
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1955 studio album by Coleman Hawkins
Gershwin) – 2:57 "Lonely Wine" (Roy Wells) – 3:15 "Ruby" Theme Melody from the Motion Picture Ruby Gentry (Heinz Roemheld, Mitchell Parish) – 2:28 "Trust
The_Hawk_Talks
1996 compilation album by Various artists
The High and the Mighty) – Victor Young & His Singing Strings "Ruby" (From Ruby Gentry) – Richard Hayman & His Orchestra "Secret Love" (From Calamity
Billboard_Top_Movie_Hits
1997 song by Darrell Scott
2008 album Coal, a concept album themed around coal mining. Montgomery Gentry recorded the track prior to Troy Gentry's death in 2017, and it was later
You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive
You'll_Never_Leave_Harlan_Alive
Season of television series
child-evacuee, arrives to stay with Sir John and Lady Muriel Sackville, the gentry who had lived in the country house that had been requisitioned and converted
Foyle's_War_series_5
American singer-songwriter
perspective. Simultaneously, Wayne released Ruby Toons, a 13-song album of songs reflecting themes in Ruby The Foster Dog. "You Are" and "Paper Angels"
Jimmy_Wayne
Jack – is killed in a car accident. On March 29, Texas Ruby, of the duo Curly Fox and Texas Ruby, is killed in a trailer fire while Fox was performing
1963_in_country_music
British female TV dance troupe (1968–1976)
last performance in April 1976 when they were replaced by the short-lived Ruby Flipper, also choreographed by Colby. As a result of line-up changes, only
Pan's_People
I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z "All I Have to Do Is Dream" (Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell) "All I Know" (Art Garfunkel) "All I Wanna Do" (The Beach
List of song recordings featuring Hal Blaine
List_of_song_recordings_featuring_Hal_Blaine
British television series from (2010–2012)
Bridges, the cook, married and moved to the seaside, taking the kitchen maid, Ruby Finch, to live with them; Edward, the chauffeur, and his wife Daisy, the
Upstairs Downstairs (2010 TV series)
Upstairs_Downstairs_(2010_TV_series)
American documentary TV series
Times. April 16, 1997. "Family waits for answer on new trial for Darlene Gentry". Waco Tribune-Herald. September 24, 2013. Retrieved September 23, 2024
Deadly_Women
2018 young adult Afro-fantasy novel by Tomi Adeyemi
visits her alma mater". Hinsdale Central High School (Hinsdale, Illinois). Gentry, Baihley (February 7, 2018). "Interview with Tomi Adeyemi, Author of 'Children
Children_of_Blood_and_Bone
American romance television series
Bridgerton II Ruby Barker (season 1; guest: season 2) as Marina, Lady Crane (née Thompson), a Featherington cousin from a rural gentry family Sabrina
Bridgerton
British musician (1916–1993)
Miller The Way We Were (1974) Love's theme - B. White The way we were - M. Hamlisch/A. Bergman Leave me alone (Ruby red dress) - D. & M. Laurie I'll have
Ronnie_Aldrich
English actress (born 1992)
older half-sisters. Her mother's family, the Fawkner-Corbetts, were landed gentry with a military and medical background. Her paternal great-uncle, Arnold
Daisy_Ridley
American country singer (born 1993)
Ne-Yo or something by Charlie Wilson. Instead, he went with Montgomery Gentry's "Gone", a country song with rap-like cadences. It was regarded by some
Scotty_McCreery
American singer
He sang and played bass. In 1980, Wiebe got his first break when Bobbie Gentry invited him to Las Vegas to sing in her band. Wiebe contributed bass and
Warren_Wiebe
American country singer (born 1943)
Rogers, "Make No Mistake, She's Mine". In 1987, Milsap contributed the theme song to the short-lived NBC television series J.J. Starbuck. In 1989, Milsap
Ronnie_Milsap
1868 novel by Wilkie Collins
solved the murder committed by Constance Kent), is not a member of the gentry and is unable to break Rachel Verinder's reticence about what Cuff knows
The_Moonstone
Times. April 16, 1997. "Family waits for answer on new trial for Darlene Gentry". Waco Tribune-Herald. September 24, 2013. Retrieved September 23, 2024
List_of_Deadly_Women_episodes
the tone of the songs became darker, most notably the Mel Tillis-penned "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town" (first a hit for Johnny Darrell, but more
1965_in_country_music
American singer-songwriter (1914–1979)
mainstream audience through his performance on "The Ballad of Jed Clampett", the theme for the network television series The Beverly Hillbillies, in the early
Lester_Flatt
American writer (1925–1964)
fiction.[unreliable source?] But it's a film that O'Connor scholar Bruce Gentry says, "has five hundred factual errors." In May 2023, about two dozen small
Flannery_O'Connor
American lyricist (1900–1993)
"One Morning in May", and "Louisiana Fairy Tale", which was the first theme song used in the PBS Production of This Old House. Besides providing the
Mitchell_Parish
American singer (born 1959)
later said he became emotional writing and performing the song, as its theme of a father struggling to express love to his children reminded him of his
Randy_Travis
American country music singer (born 1951)
originally popularized by Johnnie Ray. In 1983, she would also record the theme song for the television series Masquerade. In 1984, she sang a duet with
Crystal_Gayle
Australian and American musician (born 1967)
fell from the charts, Urban released "For You", which was featured as the theme song of the 2012 action film Act of Valor and appeared on the film's soundtrack
Keith_Urban
American singer (1942–2021)
recording "As Long as We Got Each Other", the theme song for the television series Growing Pains. The first-season theme was a solo for Thomas; it was re-recorded
B._J._Thomas
American country singer and actress (born 1955)
singles came from the release, including "You Lie" and her cover of Bobbie Gentrys' 1969 single "Fancy". The latter single eventually became one of McEntire's
Reba_McEntire
Lady Manville (played by Sarah Crowden) is a member of the local landed gentry of Yorkshire. She first appeared in the third series among the guests invited
List of Downton Abbey characters
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American country singer-songwriter (1952–2026)
States President George H. W. Bush also commissioned Schlitz to write a theme song for his "Points of Light" program. This song, "Point of Light", was
Don_Schlitz
American musician (1936–2020)
who used Daniels's song "The South's Gonna Do It Again" as his campaign theme, After Carter's win, the band performed at his 1977 inauguration. In 1980
Charlie_Daniels
American musician (born 1959)
time, at which point she realized the song was indicative of the musical themes she wanted to pursue on the album. The album included guest vocals from
Lorrie_Morgan
American singer-songwriter
heart, and a lyrical voice that puts a modern-day spin on classic country themes". Rolling Stone's Jonathan Bernstein called her "a whiskey-swilling high
Ashley_McBryde
American country singer (1927–2007)
Woodlawn Memorial Park in Nashville. Dolly Parton performed a concert at her theme park Dollywood in Wagoner's memory after his death. Porter Wagoner Boulevard
Porter_Wagoner
American country musician (born 1972)
act as reflections of each other and were linked into the album's larger themes of exploring history and current challenges facing the region of West Virginia
Brad_Paisley
American country singer-songwriter (born 1975)
The Everly Brothers Lester Flatt Red Foley Curly Fox Lefty Frizzell Troy Gentry Don Gibson Billy Grammer Jack Greene The Gully Jumpers Theron Hale Tom T
Dierks_Bentley
American country singer (born 1971)
songs from both artists' catalogs. In September 2008, Evans recorded the theme song to film Billy: The Early Years. Released as a single, "Low" briefly
Sara_Evans
Neighborhood of Los Angeles in California, United States
479–483. doi:10.1038/nature22065. ISSN 1476-4687. Bugliosi, Vincent with Gentry, Curt. Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders 25th Anniversary
Los_Feliz,_Los_Angeles
"The Dawn of Correction" (1965) The Castaways – "Liar, Liar" (1965) The Gentrys – "Keep On Dancing" (1965) Jonathan King – "Everyone's Gone to the Moon"
List of one-hit wonders in the United States
List_of_one-hit_wonders_in_the_United_States
American singer & songwriter (born 1994)
track titled "Antarctica: One World, One Family". The track serves as the theme song for the SeaWorld attraction Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. On December
Lauren_Alaina
American singer and actress (born 1983)
Football Theme". E!Online. May 8, 2013. Gavin, Mike; Reardon, Logan (September 3, 2025). "Waiting all day! Carrie Underwood's 'Sunday Night Football' theme returns
Carrie_Underwood
American country, rock, and folk singer-songwriter (born 1955)
Earle's version of Tom Waits' song "Way Down in the Hole" which was the theme song for the fifth season of the HBO series The Wire in which Earle appeared
Steve_Earle
American horror anthology series
Faigen as Executive Producer. On October 11, 2018, Production Designer Cecil Gentry revealed in an interview with Dead Entertainment that he was working on
Into_the_Dark_(TV_series)
American singer-songwriter (born 1990)
auditioned for the "Country Crossroads" show, a program part of the Dollywood theme park. After being offered the job, she convinced her parents to move to
Carly_Pearce
List of sound recordings preserved in the U.S. Library of Congress
Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets, and the Super Mario Bros. theme by Koji Kondo each clock in at under three minutes. The Edison "Talking
National_Recording_Registry
American children's television program
appearances. Al Roker, India Arie, Jasmine Guy, Ossie Davis alongside his wife Ruby Dee, Bruno Kirby, Denyce Graves, Larry King, Roma Downey, Vanessa E. Williams
Between_the_Lions
American musician (1924–2012)
siblings, older brothers Junie and Horace and older sisters Eula Mae and Ruby, all played banjo and guitar. Scruggs recalled a visit to his uncle's home
Earl_Scruggs
American country musician (born 1962)
This section needs expansion with: Voice type, song themes, etc.. You can help by adding missing information. (September 2025)
Clint_Black
2019 film by Quentin Tarantino
original on October 4, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2018. Bugliosi, Vincent; Gentry, Curt (1994). Helter Skelter – The True Story of the Manson Murders (25th
Once_Upon_a_Time_in_Hollywood
American country and bluegrass singer, musician and composer (born 1954)
instrumental-heavy "Highway 40 Blues". Keeping with his instrumental heavy themes, he released "Country Boy" on the album of the same name. He also had Bill
Ricky_Skaggs
American country music singer (born 1957)
then the top 20 title track. Loveless described the project as having a theme of "see[ing] things as they are, not how you wish they'd be." The Trouble
Patty_Loveless
American country music singer (born 1935)
summer with the novelty song "The Jogger". He also released "Used Cars", the theme song from the film of the same name. Bare was also given an opportunity
Bobby_Bare
American comedian and country singer (1912–1996)
another museum dedicated to Roy Acuff), but the museum closed along with the theme park in 1997. Many of its artifacts were moved to the adjacent Grand Ole
Minnie_Pearl
listed in Time travel § History of the concept. Time travel is a common theme and plot device in science fiction films. The list below covers films for
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Historical dress of the Han Chinese people
of headscarves became fashionable among the commoners and the educated gentry. In the Song dynasty, the headscarf was also secured with a decorative ring
Hanfu
Music singles by artists who had no other top 40 chart hits in the Republic of Ireland
Peter Law and the New Pacific ("Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town", 1969) John MacNally ("Mary In the Morning", 1969) Gentry ("Yellow River", 1970) Maxi,
List of one-hit wonders in Ireland
List_of_one-hit_wonders_in_Ireland
American country singer (1905–1974)
still be heard as the voice of Big Al, an audio-animatronic bear, at Disney theme park attraction Country Bear Jamboree at Tokyo Disneyland in Urayasu, Chiba
Tex_Ritter
The Beatles "All You Need Is Love" Capitol 1 190 August 26, 1967 Bobbie Gentry "Ode to Billie Joe" Capitol 4 191 September 23, 1967 Box Tops "The Letter"
List of Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles from 1958 to 1969
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American country musician (born 1975)
label, Big Gassed Records. His first release on the label was a Christmas-themed EP, The Christmas Song, including several covers and one new original song
Jamey_Johnson
American actress and singer (1922–2019)
Record Research Inc. p. 63. ISBN 978-0-89820-083-6. Hotchner 1975, p. 91. Gentry, Philip Max (2008). The Age of Anxiety: Music, Politics, and McCarthyism
Doris_Day
American country music singer (born 1948)
"glitzier, more pop-influenced" sound. Kurt Wolff highlighted a similar theme in his book Country Music: The Rough Guide: "[Tom] Collins churned out frightfully
Barbara_Mandrell
American country musician (1934–2020)
of the Rangers' games. He was also a Dallas Cowboys fan and created its theme song "We're the Cowboys" in 1979. Pride was a distant relative of blues
Charley_Pride
2020 award ceremony for music
Maher, compilation producers; Simon Gibson, mastering engineer (Bobbie Gentry) The Great Comeback: Horowitz at Carnegie Hall Robert Russ, compilation
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Radio and television broadcast from Nashville, Tennessee
complex at that location, which later included Opryland USA Theme Park and Opryland Hotel. The theme park opened to the public on June 30, 1972, well ahead
Grand_Ole_Opry
American singer, songwriter, and musician (born 1947)
this period and briefly stopped touring. Shortly beforehand, the Christmas-themed Light of the Stable (1979) was released and was followed by Evangeline (1981)
Emmylou_Harris
Marvin Gaye (3) Gloria Gaynor (1) The J. Geils Band (1) Genesis (1) Bobbie Gentry (1) Andy Gibb (3) Georgia Gibbs (1)° Debbie Gibson (2) Nick Gilder (1) Jimmy
List of artists who reached number one in the United States
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Abstaining from the consumption of meat
original on May 6, 2013. Retrieved October 18, 2012. Cort 2001a, p. 121. Ruby, Matthew B. (2012). "Vegetarianism. A blossoming field of study". Appetite
Vegetarianism
American musician and producer (born 1971)
tracks based on the first, to give the final album a somewhat consistent theme and mood.[new archival link needed] She most commonly performs in the bluegrass
Alison_Krauss
Architectural style of Medieval Europe
contributions from King Philip II of France, Pope Celestine III, local gentry, merchants, craftsmen, and Richard the Lionheart, king of England. The builders
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American country singer (1932–2022)
City", and "Coal Miner's Daughter". Lynn focused on women's issues with themes about philandering husbands and persistent mistresses. Her music was inspired
Loretta_Lynn
American musical artist
"well-crafted" and that his service in the Army justified the patriotic themes of "God, Family and Country". Jeffrey B. Remz of Country Standard Time commended
Craig_Morgan
Australian national radio station
still matters". About the ABC. Retrieved 3 February 2016. Lennox, Will; Gentry, Charlotte (18 December 2024). "GQ predicts: Here's what the 2024 Triple
Triple_J
Decade of the Gregorian calendar (1960–1969)
World War II had closed up social classes with remnants of the old feudal gentry disappearing. A developing upper-working-class (a newly redefined middle-class)
1960s
Americana string band based in Tennessee
hillbilly and blues numbers." Songs they write often have a socially conscious theme, such as "I Hear Them All", "Ways Of Man", "Ain't It Enough", and "Levi"
Old_Crow_Medicine_Show
American musician (born 1957)
track "When I Look into Your Heart". Many critics considered the album's themes to have been influenced by the then-recent marriage. Jurek noted that the
Vince_Gill
Honor presented at the Grammy Awards
primarily spanish language songs to be nominated. The Ernest Gold song "Theme of Exodus", which won in 1961, is the only instrumental song to ever receive
Grammy Award for Song of the Year
Grammy_Award_for_Song_of_the_Year
American singer (1930–1999)
Listening stations, and receives some airplay as a Christmas song due to its theme of toys and giving. She followed up well with a cover version of "Crazy
Marion_Worth
American country singer (1958–2020)
Regarding this album, Diffie told Billboard that its material had a common theme of love, and that he wanted to create a more contemporary sound through
Joe_Diffie
Monstrous Compendium series was designed for use with the Arabian Nights-themed Al-Qadim campaign setting for the second edition of the Advanced Dungeons
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American singer, songwriter, and musician (1923–1953)
2025). That year, he began recording as "Luke the Drifter" for his moral-themed songs, many of which are recitations rather than singing. Fred Rose had
Hank_Williams
American country singer (1942–1998)
vocal style seemed to weep with emotion, while she elaborated on the theme that suffering ennobles a woman." Other publications described Wynette's
Tammy_Wynette
American minister and civil rights activist (1929–1968)
a world revolution." King condemned America's "alliance with the landed gentry of Latin America", and said the US should support "the shirtless and barefoot
Martin_Luther_King_Jr.
1995 box set by Frank Sinatra
Roberts (b-tbn); Joe Maini, Harry Klee, Buddy Collette, Plas Johnson, Chuck Gentry (sax/wwd); Erno Neufeld, James Getzoff, Elliot Fisher, Amerigo Marino, Joe
The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings
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American country music singer and songwriter (1932–1991)
credit to West and her new band. West also appeared in two country music-themed films during this time: Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar and There's a Still
Dottie_West
American country musician (born 1933)
variety show titled Come and Toke It. Some of the content was cannabis-themed, and some of the proceeds will be used to support The Last Prisoner Project
Willie_Nelson
Öyster Cult 1977 Classic Rock Single Jan 26, 2010 Yes None "Gone" Montgomery Gentry 2004 Country Going Country 03 Feb 2, 2010 No None "Me and My Gang" Rascal
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restaurant or cabaret). château a manor house or a country house of nobility or gentry, with or without fortifications, originally—and still most frequently—in
Glossary of French words and expressions in English
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American singer-songwriter (1940–2025)
continued, Seely recalled on her website playing shows at the Dollywood theme park, as well as in Ireland and on country music cruises. In 2010, Seely's
Jeannie_Seely
American musician
musical comedy duo "Os and Charlie", which was a fixture at the Opryland theme park and on the Grand Ole Opry. He participated in 1994's The Great Dobro
Bashful_Brother_Oswald
Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 2001
Tennessee, Gore formally announced his candidacy for president. His major theme was the need to strengthen the American family. He was introduced by his
Al_Gore
American country singer (1932–2003)
12, 2003) was an American singer-songwriter. Most of his music contains themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially songs from the
Johnny_Cash
RUBY RUBY-GENTRY-THEME
RUBY RUBY-GENTRY-THEME
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Red Jewel
Girl/Female
Muslim
Ruby, Pearl
Girl/Female
Muslim American
Ruby. Precious stone.
Male
English
Pet form of English Reuben, RUBY means "behold, a son." Compare with feminine Ruby.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Red stone
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Ruby, RUBYE means "red" or "ruby."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Hebrew, Jamaican
The Red Gemstone; Behold; A Son; Red
Girl/Female
Hindu
Ruby, Pearl
Male
English
Pet form of English Reuben, RUBE means "behold, a son!"Â
Boy/Male
Tamil
Manikya | மாஂநீகà¯à®¯à®¾
Ruby
Manikya | மாஂநீகà¯à®¯à®¾
Girl/Female
French American English Latin
Jewel.
Boy/Male
Indian, Modern
Ruby
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Bengali, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Gujarati, Indian, Jamaican, Kannada, Latin, Portuguese, Punjabi, Sikh, Swedish, Tamil
Reddish; Red Colored Precious Gemstone; Red; Ruby Jewel; Reborn; The Red Gemstone
Female
English
English name derived from the name of the precious stone, from Latin ruber, RUBY means "red." This is the birthstone for July. Compare with masculine Ruby.Â
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Hebrew Reuwben, RUBÉN means "behold, a son!"Â
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from places so named in Merseyside (formerly in Cheshire) and County Durham or from Roby in Merseyside (formerly in Lancashire). The first is named from Old Scandinavian rá ‘pole’ + býr ‘farmstead’, ‘settlement’.French : variant of Rabin.German : habitational name from Raby in Bohemia or perhaps from Rabingen in Lower Saxony.Probably from the Saintonge region of France, a Raby or Rabis was documented in Quebec City in 1689, with the secondary surname Saintonge.
Male
English
Pet form of English Rudolph, RUDY means "famous wolf."
Male
Spanish
Spanish pet form of Portuguese/Spanish Rodrigo, RUY means "famous power."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Ruby
Girl/Female
Tamil
Ruby, Pearl
RUBY RUBY-GENTRY-THEME
RUBY RUBY-GENTRY-THEME
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Pure Clean
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place called High Edser in Ewhurst, Surrey.It is possible that in some cases the name may be an Americanized form of the German family name Etzel.
Girl/Female
Teutonic
Hostage.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Innocent, Sinless
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Old English crib(b) ‘manger’, (later) ‘ox stall’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a cowherd.
Girl/Female
Indian
Excellent, Glorious
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, French, German, Teutonic
Son of William; Will-helmet
Girl/Female
Armenian
meaning pearl.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
The Power from Sun
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Happy; Joy; Smile
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pl.
of Ruby
n.
The color of a ruby; carmine red; a red tint.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Ruby
n.
That which rubs; that which tends to hinder or obstruct motion or progress; hindrance; obstruction, an impediment; especially, a difficulty or obstruction hard to overcome; a pinch.
a.
Ruby-colored; red; as, ruby lips.
v. t.
To cause (a body) to move with pressure and friction along a surface; as, to rub the hand over the body.
n.
A ruby.
v. i.
To move or pass with difficulty; as, to rub through woods, as huntsmen; to rub through the world.
n.
A little ruby.
v. i.
To move along the surface of a body with pressure; to grate; as, a wheel rubs against the gatepost.
v. i.
To fret; to chafe; as, to rub upon a sore.
v. t.
To subject (a body) to the action of something moving over its surface with pressure and friction, especially to the action of something moving back and forth; as, to rub the flesh with the hand; to rub wood with sandpaper.
v. t.
To rub and cleanse without wetting.
imp. & p. p.
of Ruby
v. t.
To move over the surface of (a body) with pressure and friction; to graze; to chafe; as, the boat rubs the ground.
n.
That which has the color of the ruby, as red wine. Hence, a red blain or carbuncle.
v. t.
To scour; to burnish; to polish; to brighten; to cleanse; -- often with up or over; as, to rub up silver.
n.
Any species of South American humming birds of the genus Clytolaema. The males have a ruby-colored throat or breast.
n.
Something grating to the feelings; sarcasm; joke; as, a hard rub.