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verger::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | caretaker, church officer |
Examples of verger
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In smaller places of worship, this office is often combined with that of verger.
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Her father became a verger and aged six Mary began to ride the vicar's pony.
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It's great to do something at Bristol Cathedral because I used to be the verger there.
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Phillip David Chancellor, formerly verger, the Queen's Chapel of the Savoy.
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He had a serious motorcycle accident when Mary was a child, and became a verger instead.
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Wearing a red robe and a warm smile, Eddie works as a verger at London's Westminster Abbey.
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Verger wants to watch and enjoy as a specially trained herd of swine slowly eat Lecter alive.
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A further fee for the services of the verger and another bill for heating the church will come extra.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
Verger means to have Lecter eaten alive by a herd of wild boars bred specifically for this purpose.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- A church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies
- A verger (or virger, so called after the staff of the office, Latin virga = twig, rod) is a person, usually a layman, who assists in the ordering of religious services, particularly in Anglican churches.
- People with the surname Verger:
- Strictly the official who carries a mace or 'verge' (Lat. virga) before a dignitary. Today the term is commonly used for one who takes care of the interior fabric of the church.
- An acolyte-usher; walks in front of a procession, carrying a staff (verge) indicative his office. Usually wears a vestment resembling an academic gown.
- An older usage for someone who carries a mace or ceremonial staff in procession; vergers sometimes also had responsibility for the condition of the interior of a church.
- N. 1. Sober guardians, usually dressed in black, found in many churches. Their principle purpose seems to be to remind tourists to remove their hats in church.
- Assisted in religious services.
