Rood (Noun)
Meaning
Representation of the cross on which Jesus died.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The church's rood was a magnificent gold-plated crucifix suspended high above the altar.
- In medieval times, the rood was often decorated with intricate carvings and ornate details.
- The parishioners would gather beneath the rood to pray and reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus.
- During the Reformation, many churches destroyed their roods as a symbol of papist excess.
- The old rood had been damaged in the fire, but the congregation raised funds to restore it to its former glory.