Definitions for "Rood"
A representation in sculpture or in painting of the cross with Christ hanging on it.
Crucifix, cross of Christ especially when raised on middle of screen.
A carved crucifixion scene, including Christ on the Cross, St John, and the Virgin Mary. Often mounted on a "rood-screen".
Keywords:  saxon, acre, anglo, yards, scotland
A measure of five and a half yards in length; a rod; a perch; a pole.
The fourth part of an acre, or forty square rods.
Unit of area usually equal to 1/4 acre.
Rood has several distinct meanings, all derived from the same basic etymology.
Keywords:  measurements, see
See measurements.