ROOD


Meaning of ROOD in English

noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English rōd rod, ~; akin to Old High German ruota rod and perhaps to Old Russian ratište lance Date: before 12th century a cross or crucifix symbolizing the cross on which Jesus Christ died, 2. any of various units of land area, any of various units of length

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