Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - rood
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noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English rod rod, ~; akin to Old High German ruota rod and perhaps to Old Russian ratiste lance Date: before 12th century 1. a cross or crucifix symbolizing the cross on which Jesus Christ died; specifically a large crucifix on a beam or screen at the entrance to the chancel of a church 2. a. any of various units of land area; especially a British unit equal to 1/4 acre b. any of various units of length; especially a British unit equal to seven or eight yards or sometimes a rod ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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n. 1 a crucifix, esp. one raised on a screen or beam at the entrance to the chancel. 2 a quarter of an acre. Phrases and idioms rood-loft a gallery on top of a rood-screen. rood-screen a wooden or stone carved screen separating nave and chancel. Etymology: OE rod ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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1. крест, распятие 2. руд (мера площади = 0,25 акра) 3. клочок земли not a rood remained to him —- у него не осталось ни клочка земли ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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- O.E. rod "pole," varying from 6 to 8 yards, also "cross," especially that upon which Christ suffered, also "measure of land," usually 40 square poles or perches, from P.Gmc. *rodo. ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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