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1. (n.) rood
a crucifix, esp. a large one at the entrance to the choir or chancel of a church.
2. rood
½ to 8 yards (5 to 7 m).
3. rood
¼ acre (0.1 ha).
4. rood
a unit of square measure equal to one square rod (25.3 sq. m).
5. rood
Archaic. the cross on which Christ died.
Etymology: (bef. 900; OE rōd crucifix, pole ; c. G Rute rod, twig)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) crucifix, rood, rood-tree
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
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1. (noun) rood
a representation in sculpture or in painting of the cross with Christ hanging on it
2. (noun) rood
a measure of five and a half yards in length; a rod; a perch; a pole
3. (noun) rood
the fourth part of an acre, or forty square rods
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