Rood

Rood

A rood is a cross or crucifix, especially a large one in a church; a large sculpture or sometimes painting of the crucifixion of Jesus.

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Famous quotes containing the word rood:

    “With hym ther rood a gentil pardoner
    Of Rouncivale, his freend and his compeer,
    That streight was comen fro the court of Rome.”
    —Geoffrey Chaucer (1340?–1400)

    “Thy great leaves enfold
    The ancient beards, the helms of ruby and gold
    Of the crowned Magi; and the king whose eyes
    Saw the Pierced Hands and Rood of elder rise
    In Druid vapour and make the torches dim....”
    —William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)