Definitions can create confusion and any word must be interpreted in context. Yesterday’s tip (about the “rood”) reminded me of that. A rood can be 1/4 of an acre, as mentioned in the post. From another perspective, it is 40 square rods. And, outside of land terminology, it can also be a cross or a crucifix.

One also must remember when using legal documents that words are often used with very specific definitions there as well. And those definitions may not align completely with how the word is used in everyday conversation.

 

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