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verger

ver·ger

UK/ˈvɜːd͡ʒə/ US/ˈvɝd͡ʒɚ/ rare uk

noun

1.

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

Origin

From verge (“rod”) + -er.

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