noun
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A crucifix, cross, especially in a church.
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A measure of land area, equal to a quarter of an acre.
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A measure of five and a half yards in length.
Examples of roods in a Sentence
The " roods " themselves were not The simplest form is the " flat roof " consisting of horizontal wood joists laid from wall to wall as in floor construction.
In 1249 John Mansel granted by charter to the burgesses that each should have five roods of land to his burgage as freehold on payment of 12d.
Finally he was conveyed beyond the Burgh roods by the common executioner.
In addition to his farm property, John III had recently purchased a cottage and five roods of pasture in Wainfleet.