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Definitions for Rood

[1] a crucifix, especially a large one at the entrance to the choir or chancel of a medieval church, often supported on a rood beam or rood screen.
[2] a cross as used in crucifixion.
[3] a unit of length varying locally from 5½ to 8 yards (5 to 7 meters).
[4] a unit of land measure equal to 40 square rods or ¼ acre (0.10117 hectare).
[5] a unit of 1 square rod (25.29 sq. m).
[6] Archaic . the cross on which Christ died.
[7] a crucifix, esp one set on a beam or screen at the entrance to the chancel of a church (as modifier ) rood beam ; rood arch ; rood screen
[8] the Cross on which Christ was crucified
[9] a unit of area equal to one quarter of an acre or 0.10117 hectares
[10] a unit of area equal to 40 square rods

Words related to Rood

X, cruciate

Words nearby Rood

ronsard, ronyon, ronz, roo, roo bars, rood, rood arch, rood beam, rood loft, rood screen, rood spire

Origin of Rood

before 900; Middle English; Old English rōd pole, crucifix; cognate with German Rute rod, twig

Word origin for Rood

Old English rōd ; related to Old Saxon rōda , Old Norse rōtha

Synonyms for Rood

X, cruciate