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- [rood]
- /rud/
- /ruːd/
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- [rood]
- /rud/
Definitions of rood word
- noun rood 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. 1
- noun rood a cross as used in crucifixion. 1
- noun rood a unit of length varying locally from 5½ to 8 yards (5 to 7 meters). 1
- noun rood a unit of land measure equal to 40 square rods or ¼ acre (0.10117 hectare). 1
- noun rood a unit of 1 square rod (25.29 sq. m). 1
- noun rood Archaic. the cross on which Christ died. 1
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Origin of rood
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English; Old English rōd pole, crucifix; cognate with German Rute rod, twig
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Parts of speech for Rood
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rood popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rood usage trend in Literature
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