A unit of linear measure equal to 161/2 feet or 51/2 yards (but varying locally); a rod, pole, or perch. Now local.

A unit of length used esp. for land, fences, walls, etc., originally the same as a rod (rod, n.1 8a), 16½ feet (approx. 5.03 metres), but in later…

Originally: a rod of a definite length used for measuring land, etc. Later: a measure of length used esp. for land, fences, walls, etc., varying…

A unit of length used esp. for land, fences, walls, etc., varying locally but later standardized at 5½ yards, 16½ feet (approx. 5.03 metres); also…

Chiefly Scottish and English regional (northern). A unit of length used esp. for measuring land, equal to one fortieth of a furlong, and varying…

A linear measure for ground, commonly equal to 15 feet (4.6 metres) but varying locally. Cf. gad, n.1 8. Obsolete.

A pole (sense 1a) of definite length used as a measure in surveying; a linear measure of land; = perch, n.1 2. Now historical.

A measure of length: a pole or perch, varying according to local custom; usually of 16½ feet, sometimes of 15, 18, 20, or 21 feet (? = great lug in…

The name of various measures of land. ? The quarter of a hide; = virgate, n.; cf. fardel, n.2

the pole or perch.

A rod or staff used for measuring land; (hence in later use also) a linear measure for land, varying locally but typically equal to 9 or 10 feet…

As a linear measure: A rod or pole.

Scottish and English regional (west midlands). A measure of length: = perch, n.1 2. Now rare.

A portion of steel drawn out to a certain length; a rod.

†(a) English regional (Lincolnshire) a measuring rod; = sense 8a (obsolete); (b) a goad; = sense 2a; cf. goad stick, n.