See Also: verger(dictionary)
verger(dictionary)

verger (iou)



verger noun. Also (now rare) virger. ME.
[Anglo-Norman = Anglo-Latin virgarius, formed as VERGE noun: see -ER2.]
An official who carries a rod or similar symbol of office before a bishop, dean, etc. ME.
An official in a church who acts as caretaker and attendant. E18.
vergeress noun (rare) a female verger or church caretaker L19.
vergerless adjective unaccompanied by or without a verger L19.
vergership noun the office or position of verger L15.