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verg⋅er

  [vur-jer]
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–noun
1. Chiefly British. a church official who serves as sacristan, caretaker, usher, and general attendant.
2. British. an official who carries the verge or other symbol of office before a bishop, dean, or other dignitary.
Origin:
1425–75; late ME; see verge 1 , -er 1
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verg·er   (vûr'jər)   
n.   Chiefly British

  1. One who carries the verge or other emblem of authority before a scholastic, legal, or religious dignitary in a procession.

  2. One who takes care of the interior of a church and acts as an attendant during ceremonies.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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