verger Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

Ver"ger noun
Etymology
F. verger, from verge a rod. See 1st Verge.
Definitions
  1. One who carries a verge, or emblem of office. Specifically: -- (a) An attendant upon a dignitary, as on a bishop, a dean, a justice, etc. Eng. Strype. (b) The official who takes care of the interior of a church building.
Ver"ger noun
Definitions
  1. A garden or orchard. Obs.

Webster 1913