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Verger

Noun

Sense 1:

A verger is an official in a church who acts as caretaker and attendant, responsible for various tasks during religious services and maintaining order.

Sample Sentence: The verger solemnly led the procession down the aisle, carrying the ornate crucifix.

Sense 2:

A verger can also refer to a church official who leads the choir and assists in the scheduling and organizing of church events.

Sample Sentence: The verger coordinated the rehearsals of the church choir to ensure they were well-prepared for the upcoming concert.

Verb

Sense 1:

To verger as a verb means to serve as a verger in a church.

Sample Sentence: After years of attending religious services, she decided to verger and contribute to her local church's community.

Sense 2:

To verger can also mean to lead or guide, often involving the formal procession.

Sample Sentence: The experienced verger expertly verged the group of pilgrims through the narrow streets towards the holy shrine.

Adjective

Sense 1:

When used as an adjective, verger refers to something related to or characteristic of a verger.

Sample Sentence: The verger robe, with its intricate embroidery, added a touch of elegance to the church service.