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Holy rood — Holy Ho ly, a. [Compar. {Holier}; superl. {Holiest}.] [OE. holi, hali, AS. h[=a]lig, fr. h[ae]l health, salvation, happiness, fr. h[=a]l whole, well; akin to OS. h?lag, D. & G. heilig, OHG. heilac, Dan. hellig, Sw. helig, Icel. heilagr. See… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Holy rood — The Holy rood is widely considered to be a part of the cross Jesus died on. It is also name of Chapel and the Royal Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland.Saint Margaret, the Princess of England in exile in Hungary, who married Malcolm III Canmore, King… … Wikipedia
Holy Rood — 1. the cross on which Jesus died. 2. (l.c.) a crucifix, esp. one above a rood screen. [bef. 1150; ME; OE] * * * Holy Rood, 1. the cross on which Jesus died. 2. Also, holy rood. a representation of it … Useful english dictionary
holy-rood — hoˈly rood (as a place name /holˈ/) noun 1. Christ s cross 2. A cross, esp in Roman Catholic churches over the entrance to the chancel (for Holy rood Day see under ↑rood) • • • Main Entry: ↑holy … Useful english dictionary
holy-rood day — noun Usage: usually capitalized H&R&D Etymology: Middle English holi rode dei 1. : the 3d day of May on which occurs the feast of the Invention of the Cross 2. : September 14 called also Holy Cross Day * * * Holy rood Day ● … Useful english dictionary
Holy Rood Day — noun 1》 the day of the feast of the Invention of the Cross, 3 May. 2》 another term for Holy Cross Day … English new terms dictionary
Holy Rood — 1. the cross on which Jesus died. 2. (l.c.) a crucifix, esp. one above a rood screen. [bef. 1150; ME; OE] * * * … Universalium
Holy Rood — /hoʊli ˈrud/ (say hohlee roohd) noun 1. the cross on which Jesus died. 2. (lower case) a crucifix, especially one above a rood screen …
Holy Rood, Cross Day — (14 September) This medieval feast, celebrating the supposed discovery of Christ s cross by St Helena, remained traditionally a day on which to abandon one s normal work and go nutting … A Dictionary of English folklore
Rood — • A term, often used to signify the True Cross itself, which, with the prefix Holy, occurs as the dedication of some churches Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Rood Rood … Catholic encyclopedia
