| 单词 | rood |
| 释义 | rood /roohd/, n. 1. a crucifix, esp. 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 51/2 to 8 yards (5 to 7 m). 4. a unit of land measure equal to 40 square rods or 1/4 acre (0.10117 hectare). 5. a unit of 1 square rod (25.29 sq. m). 6. Archaic. the cross on which Christ died. [bef. 900; ME; OE rod pole, crucifix; c. G Rute rod, twig] |
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