rood Meaning & Definition
/ɹuːd/
What Does Rood Mean?
Rood is a noun that means A crucifix, cross, especially in a church. It can also mean A measure of land area, equal to a quarter of an acre.
Word Facts for Rood
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹuːd/ |
| Synonyms | crucifix, rood-tree and farthingdale |
| Plural | roods |
Rood Definition (Noun)
- A crucifix, cross, especially in a church.
- A measure of land area, equal to a quarter of an acre.
- An area of sixty-four square yards.
- A measure of five and a half yards in length.
- The human face.
Synonyms of Rood
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Rood synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
rood (plural roods)
Words That Rhyme With Rood
Origin of Rood
Origin 1: From Middle English rode, rood (“cross”), from Old English rōd (“cross”), from Proto-Germanic *rōdō, *rōdǭ (“rod, pole”), from Proto-Indo-European *rōt-, *reh₁t- (“bar, beam, stem”).
Origin 2: Cognate with German Rute (“rod, cane, pole”), Norwegian roda (“rod”). Largely displaced by cross. More at rod.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rood
What part of speech is rood?
Rood is a noun.
What is another word for rood?
Close synonyms of rood are crucifix, rood-tree and farthingdale. See the full list of rood synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of rood?
The plural of rood is roods.