Rood-loft

(The). The screen between the nave and chancel, where the rood or crucifix was elevated. In some cases, on each side of the crucifix were either some of the evangelists or apostles, and especially the saint to whom the church was dedicated.

And then to zee the rood-loft,
Zo bravely zet with zaints.

Percy: Ballad of Plain Truth, ii. 292.

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