Meaning & use
Verger
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An official in a church, especially in the Anglican tradition, responsible for maintaining order and assisting during services.
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The verger led the wedding party down the aisle just before the ceremony began.
A verger walked ahead of the bishop, carrying a ceremonial staff.
A note on using this word
"Verger" comes from the Latin "virga," meaning rod, referring to the ceremonial staff a verger traditionally carries while leading processions in a church.
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church officialsexton
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