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Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Black-rodnoun

    The usher belonging to the order of the garter; so called from the black rod he carries in his hand. He is of the king’s chamber, and likewise usher of the parliament. John Cowell

    Etymology: from black and rod.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Black Rod

    the usher to the Chapter of the Garter, so called from the black rod which he carries. He is of the king's chamber, and also usher to the House of Lords

  2. Black Rod

    an usher in the legislature of British colonies

Wikidata

  1. Black Rod

    The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, generally shortened to just Black Rod, is an official in the parliaments of several Commonwealth countries. The position originates in the House of Lords of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of black rod in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of black rod in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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