It is an abbrevation for Common Era and is an alternative to the  naming of the calendar era of AD. BCE (Before Common Era) and CE  are the numerical equivalents of the ca â¦ lendar eras of BC (Before  Christ) and AD ('Anno Domini'). 632 CE means the same as 632 AD.
A Rod A rod is a unit of distance equal to 5.5 yards or 16.5 feet.
Height of Rod. 1  63 inches for street dresses. 2  45 inches for suits, blouses, and skirts. 3  45 inches for men's suits, pants, and shirts.  72 inches for floor length 1  dresses. 30 inches for clothing 3- to 5-year-olds.  45 inches for clothing of 6- to 12-year-olds.