Associations to the word «Rood» - Word Associations Network

Noun

ROOD, noun. (archaic) A crucifix, cross.

ROOD, noun. A measure of land area, equal to a quarter of an acre.

ROOD, noun. (UK) (dialect) (obsolete) A measure of five and a half yards in length.

ROOD GEESE, noun. Plural of rood goose

ROOD GOOSE, noun. (Southwest Scotland) the barnacle goose.

ROOD SCREEN, noun. (architecture) A carved screen that separated the chancel and nave in a medieval church; it originally carried a large crucifix

ROOD SCREENS, noun. Plural of rood screen

ROOD, noun. Representation of the cross on which Jesus died.

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