Rood-tree (Noun)
Meaning
Representation of the cross on which Jesus died.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rood-tree stood at the center of the church, a stark reminder of Christ's ultimate sacrifice.
- Early Christian artists often depicted the rood-tree in their murals and paintings as a symbol of redemption.
- According to tradition, the rood-tree grew from a sapling planted by the seeds of a true ancestor of Abraham.
- Medieval scribes carefully illustrated scenes of the Crucifixion, focusing on the rood-tree that bore the weight of Christ.
- On Good Friday, the rood-tree in the town square was draped in black cloth as a sign of mourning and reverence.