중세 교회의 성단 입구 등에 설치된 큰 십자가상.
A crucifix, especially a large one placed on a beam or screen at the entrance to the chancel of a medieval church.
예문:
"The ancient rood was carved from oak and hung high above the nave."
"Pilgrims knelt in prayer before the ornate rood at the entrance of the chancel."
에이커의 4분의 1에 해당하는 토지 면적 단위.
A unit of land area equal to one quarter of an acre, or 40 square rods (approximately 1,011.7 square meters).
예문:
"The farmer inherited three acres and one rood of fertile soil."
"Old land deeds often specify the property size in roods and perches."
지방에 따라 약 5.5에서 8야드 사이였던 과거의 길이 단위.
A historical unit of length that varied by locality, typically ranging from 5.5 to 8 yards.
예문:
"In some northern counties, the length of a rood differed significantly from the standard measure."
"The surveyor used a wooden pole to mark out each rood along the boundary."