Etymology
Meaning
Origin
The word rood originated in Old English as rūde, which could refer to a rod, a crucifix, or a cross. This word ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root *h₃reudh-, meaning "reed."
Over time, the meaning of rood expanded to include a range of related concepts, such as a symbol of suffering or sacrifice and a rough or uncivilized person. It also came to be used in a specific architectural context, referring to a rood screen or a rood loft (a platform above the rood screen used for choral singing).
The word rood remains in use today in various contexts, both religious and secular.
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