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rood
[ rood ]
noun
- 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.
- a cross as used in crucifixion.
- a unit of length varying locally from 5½ to 8 yards (5 to 7 meters).
- a unit of land measure equal to 40 square rods or ¼ acre (0.10117 hectare).
- a unit of 1 square rod (25.29 sq. m).
- Archaic. the cross on which Christ died.
rood
/ ruːd /
noun
- a crucifix, esp one set on a beam or screen at the entrance to the chancel of a church
- ( as modifier )
rood screen
rood arch
rood beam
- the Cross on which Christ was crucified
- a unit of area equal to one quarter of an acre or 0.10117 hectares
- a unit of area equal to 40 square rods
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Example Sentences
The last plot for Holy Rood — “rood” means “cross” in Scottish — was sold in 1915.
Among the Perpendicular additions to the church last named may be noted a very beautiful oaken rood-screen.
There was a candle lit & was incense carried forward & thereafter was ye Holy Rood set at the prow.
The place-name Rothwell, anciently Rodewelle, is no doubt with reason assumed to be “well of the rood or cross”.
Huge as he is, and whilst "he lies floating many a rood," he is still a creature.
Look, Guta!A crystal clear, and carven on the reverseThe blessed rood.
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