English Explanatory Dictionary

by the rood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Used as an oath to emphasize the veracity of an associated statement; equivalent to "I swear on Christ's cross."

Word forms

by the rood

Related words

swear on swear upon
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