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verger.

One who carries a verge, or emblem of office.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈvɜːd͡ʒə/Received-Pronunciation/ˈvɝd͡ʒɚ/General-American
  1. One who carries a verge, or emblem of office.

  2. A lay person who takes care of the interior of a church and acts as an attendant during services, where he or she carries the verge (or virge). In the United States, the office is generally combined with that of sexton.

    Ireland · UK
  3. An usher; also, in major ecclesiastical landmarks, a tour guide.

    Commonwealth · Ireland · UK
  4. An attendant upon a dignitary, such as a bishop or dean, a justice, etc.

    Commonwealth · Ireland · UK
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English verge Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzios Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English verger From verge (“rod”) + -er.

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