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Shroud: meaning, definitions and examples

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shroud

 

[ ʃraʊd ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

cover

a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial.

Synonyms

burial cloth, pall

Examples of usage

  • The body was wrapped in a shroud before being buried.
  • The shroud was made of fine linen.
  • The shroud was decorated with intricate embroidery.
Context #2 | Noun

mystery

a thing that envelops or obscures something.

Synonyms

cloak, veil

Examples of usage

  • A shroud of mist covered the valley.
  • The mystery was hidden by a shroud of secrecy.
Context #3 | Verb

cover

wrap or dress (a body) in a shroud for burial.

Synonyms

encase, envelop

Examples of usage

  • The deceased was shrouded in white linen.
  • They shrouded the body in preparation for the funeral.

Translations

Translations of the word "shroud" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mortalha

🇮🇳 कफन

🇩🇪 Leichentuch

🇮🇩 kain kafan

🇺🇦 саван

🇵🇱 całun

🇯🇵 覆い

🇫🇷 linceul

🇪🇸 sudario

🇹🇷 kefen

🇰🇷 수의

🇸🇦 كفن

🇨🇿 rubáš

🇸🇰 rubáš

🇨🇳 裹尸布

🇸🇮 krsta

🇮🇸 dauðaklæði

🇰🇿 кебін

🇬🇪 სუდარა

🇦🇿 kəfən

🇲🇽 sudario

Etymology

The word 'shroud' originated from Old English 'scrūd', meaning 'garment, clothing'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a burial cloth or something that envelops or obscures. The use of shrouds for wrapping the deceased for burial has been a long-standing tradition in various cultures, symbolizing respect and farewell to the departed.

See also: shrouded.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,928, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.