Definitions for: Verger


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



Webster (1913) Definition: Ver"ger, n. [F. verger, from verge a rod. See 1st
Verge.]
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, n.
A garden or orchard. [Obs.]

See Also: caretaker, church officer

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