Definitions of verger [ˈvɜr dʒər]

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (Chiefly Brit.) verger
a church official who serves as an attendant and caretaker.

2. verger
an official who carries the verge before a bishop, dean, or other dignitary.

Etymology: (1425–75)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) verger
a church officer who takes care of the interior of the building and acts as an attendant (carries the verge) during ceremonies

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) verger
one who carries a verge, or emblem of office

2. (noun) verger
an attendant upon a dignitary, as on a bishop, a dean, a justice, etc

3. (noun) verger
the official who takes care of the interior of a church building

4. (noun) verger
a garden or orchard

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