Word of the Day
Rood (rood)
· Common clues: Cross; Large cross; Wooden crucifix
· Crossword puzzle frequency: 6 times a year
· Frequency in English language: 40127 / 86800
A rood is a crucifix usually carved in wood and painted and gilded. It is mounted above the entrance to the chancel with large figures of the Virgin Mary and St. John alongside. It was a feature of almost every church in the 14th- and 15th- century.
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