VERGER


Meaning of VERGER in English

/verr"jeuhr/ , n.

1. Chiefly Brit. a church official who serves as sacristan, caretaker, usher, and general attendant.

2. Brit. an official who carries the verge or other symbol of office before a bishop, dean, or other dignitary.

[ 1425-75; late ME; see VERGE 1 , -ER 1 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .