rood

rood

noun \ˈrüd\

Definition of ROOD

1

: a cross or crucifix symbolizing the cross on which Jesus Christ died; specifically : a large crucifix on a beam or screen at the entrance to the chancel of a church

2

a : any of various units of land area; especially : a British unit equal to ¹⁄₄ acre b : any of various units of length; especially : a British unit equal to seven or eight yards or sometimes a rod

Origin of ROOD

Middle English, from Old English rōd rod, rood; akin to Old High German ruota rod and perhaps to Old Russian ratište lance

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with ROOD

brood, crowd, crude, dude, feud, food, hued, Jude, lewd, lude, mood, nude, oud, pood, prude, pseud, rude, shrewd, snood, stewed, 'tude, wood, wud