holy rood
Speech parts
1. holy rood - Noun
2. Holy rood - Proper noun
Meaning
(Christianity) Synonym of True Cross: the cross upon which Jesus was crucified.
Alternative form of Holyrood: the Scottish Parliament, its chambers, or the surrounding neighborhood.
holy rood (uncountable)
(Christianity) Alternative letter-case form of Holy Rood: the True Cross of Jesus.
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Examples
Interment will follow at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury.
The Berry Tower is all that remains of the former church of the Holy Rood and there are even fewer remains from the substantial Franciscan Friary established ca. 1240: a gateway in Fore Street and two pillars elsewhere in the town.