noun
verger
VURD-zhuh
Verger (noun) means a church official who looks after the building and assists during services. Example: “The verger unlocked the cathedral doors each morning.”
noun
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A church official who looks after the building and assists during services.
"The verger unlocked the cathedral doors each morning."
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Word forms
- Plural
- vergers
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Etymology
From "verge" (the ceremonial rod carried as a badge of office) plus the agent suffix "-er."
Rhymes for verger
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What does “verger” mean?
The word “verger” means a church official who looks after the building and assists during services.
How do you pronounce “verger”?
“Verger” is pronounced VURD-zhuh (/ˈvɝd͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “verger” in a sentence?
Here is “verger” used in a sentence: “The verger unlocked the cathedral doors each morning.”
What part of speech is “verger”?
“Verger” is a noun.
