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Black Rod
noun
1.
(in England) an official of the Order of the Garter and chief ceremonial usher of the House of Lords: so called from the rod carried as the symbol of office.
2.
a similar official in British colonial and Commonwealth legislatures.
Origin:
1625–35
1625–35
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Black Rod
is always a great word to know.
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| Black Rod | |
| —n | |
| 1. | (in Britain) an officer of the House of Lords and of the Order of the Garter, whose main duty is summoning the Commons at the opening and proroguing of Parliament |
| 2. | a similar officer in any of certain other legislatures |
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