Holy Rood

Holy Rood Word Origin noun

1. the cross on which Jesus died.
2. (lowercase) a crucifix, especially one above a rood screen.

Origin of Holy Rood before 1150; Middle English; Old English British Dictionary definitions for holy rood holy rood noun

1. a cross or crucifix, esp one placed upon the rood screen in a church
2. (often capital) the cross on which Christ was crucified