roede — meaning in English

English meaning

• rod noun A straight, thin bar, stick, or pole made of wood, metal, or similar material.
• verge noun The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.
• wand noun A slender rod held in the hand, especially one used by a magician or as a symbol of authority.

Senses

roede is used for these senses in English:

• rod A stick, pole, or bundle of switches or twigs (such as a birch), used for personal defense or to administer corporal punishment by whipping.
• rod A stick used to measure distance, by using its established length or task-specific temporary marks along its length, or by dint of specific graduated marks.
• verge A rod or staff of office, e.g. of a verger.
• wand A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority.

rod — full definition

1. noun A straight, thin bar, stick, or pole made of wood, metal, or similar material.
2. noun A long, tapering pole used for fishing.
3. noun An old unit of length equal to about 5.5 yards (roughly 5 meters), once used in surveying and land measurement.
4. noun (slang) A handgun.

verge — full definition

1. noun The point right before something happens; the brink or edge.
2. noun An edge or border, such as a grass strip beside a road.
3. verb To come close to or border on something.

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