rood

The cross on which Jesus was crucified.

A crucifix, especially one surmounting the rood screen or rood beam of a medieval church.

A measure of length that varies from 5 ¹/₂ to 8 yards (5.0 to 7.3 meters).

A measure of land equal to ¹/₄ acre, or 40 square rods (0.10 hectare).

A rod. See rod, 1.

A cross or crucifix; especially, a large crucifix placed at the entrance to the choir in medieval churches, often supported on the rood-beam or rood-screen.

A name of various measures.

A square pole, or 30¼ square yards, used in estimating masons’ work; also, locally, a measure of 36, 42¼, 44, 49, or 64 square yards.

A cubic measure for masons’ work of 64, 72, etc., cubic yards.