·- imp. of Ride.
II. Rode ·noun ·see Rood, the cross.
III. Rode ·noun Redness; complexion.
IV. Rode ·Impf of Ride.
The rood at the north door of St. Paul's Cathedral, 3 and 4 H. VII. (Anc. Deeds, C. 913, 1145.1170)....
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.
·adj Swung by the tide when at anchor; — opposed to wind-rode. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·adj Caused to ride or drive by the wind in opposition to the course of the tide; — said of a vesse...
The situation of a vessel at anchor when she swings by the force of the tide. In opposition to wind-...
The Sailor's Word-Book
A ship is wind-rode when the wind overcomes an opposite tidal force, and she rides head to wind. ...
Improperly so written for rowed of all (which see). The order to throw in and boat the oars. ...