der Lettner
Translation
rood screen, jube
Examples
Der Lettner trennt den Chor vom Langhaus.
The rood screen separates the choir from the nave.
Der gotische Lettner ist reich verziert.
The Gothic rood screen is richly decorated.
Grammar Patterns
((der Lettner)) (archit.) rood screen The Lettner is a typical element of Gothic churches.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Chorschranke (choir screen)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'lettenære', related to 'Latte' (lath), referring to its lattice-like structure.
Memory Tips
Associate 'Lettner' with a 'lector' (reader) who would stand there, or picture a screen made of 'Latte' (laths).