[ruːd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a crucifix, especially one positioned above the rood screen of a church or on a beam over the entrance to the chancel

- a measure of land area equal to a quarter of an acre (40 square perches, approximately 0.1012 hectare)


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Origin:
Old English rōd; related to Dutch roede and German Rute ‘rod’