Associations to the word «Verger»

Wiktionary

VERGER, noun. One who carries a verge, or emblem of office.
VERGER, noun. (chiefly British) 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). An usher; in major ecclesiastical landmarks, a tour guide. In the United States, the office is generally combined with that of sexton.
VERGER, noun. (UK) An attendant upon a dignitary, such as a bishop or dean, a justice, etc.

Dictionary definition

VERGER, noun. A church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies.

Wise words

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Stephen King