noun
Meaning 1
One who carries a verge, or emblem of office.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verger
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈvɜːd͡ʒə/
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General-American: /ˈvɝd͡ʒɚ/
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rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)dʒə(ɹ)
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homophone: verdure (one pronunciation)
noun
Meaning 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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK
Topics: Christianity
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noun
Meaning 3
An usher; also, in major ecclesiastical landmarks, a tour guide.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Commonwealth, Ireland, UK
Topics: Christianity
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noun
Meaning 4
An attendant upon a dignitary, such as a bishop or dean, a justice, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Commonwealth, Ireland, UK
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noun
Meaning 5
a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: caretaker, church officer
History
Etymology
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.