noun
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.
Origin:
before 900; Middle English; Old English rōd pole, crucifix; cognate with German Rute rod, twig
before 900; Middle English; Old English rōd pole, crucifix; cognate with German Rute rod, twig
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rood (ruːd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a. a crucifix, esp one set on a beam or screen at the entrance to the chancel of a church |
| b. (as modifier): rood beam; rood arch; rood screen | |
| 2. | the Cross on which Christ was crucified |
| 3. | a unit of area equal to one quarter of an acre or 0.10117 hectares |
| 4. | a unit of area equal to 40 square rods |
| [Old English rōd; related to Old Saxon rōda, Old Norse rōtha] | |
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Word Origin & History
rood
O.E. rod "pole," varying from 6 to 8 yards, also "cross," especially that upon which Christ suffered, also "measure of land," prop. 40 square poles or perches, from P.Gmc. *rodo (cf. O.S. ruoda "stake, pile, cross," O.Fris. rode, M.Du. roede, O.H.G. ruota, Ger. Rute "rod"), probably connected with the
root of rod. Klein suggests a connection between this group and L. ratis "raft," retae "trees standing on the bank of a stream;" O.C.S. ratiste "spear, staff," Lith. rekles "scaffolding."
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Thus, the marginal price goes through the rood as capacity is reached.
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