Verger
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.
noun (mainly Church of England)
1.
a church official who acts as caretaker and attendant, looking after the interior of a church and often the vestments and church furnishings
2.
an official who carries the verge or rod of office before a bishop, dean, or other dignitary in ceremonies and processions
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