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Definition of roodstone

: a stone cross or crucifix

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First Known Use of roodstone

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of roodstone was in the 14th century

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“Roodstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roodstone. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.

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