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vergers

/ˈvɜːrdʒərz/ /ˈvɜːrdʒərs/

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noun

حامل صولجان

One who carries a verge, or emblem of office.

Examples :

"The vergers carried the ceremonial staff, a symbol of their authority in the cathedral. "

حمل حاملوا الصولجان العصا الاحتفالية، رمزًا لسلطتهم في الكاتدرائية.

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noun

خادم الكنيسة

A lay person who takes care of the interior of a church and acts as an attendant during services, where he or she carries the verge (or virge). In the United States, the office is generally combined with that of sexton.

Examples :

"The vergers ensured the church was clean and orderly before the wedding service began, carefully placing the hymnals and lighting the candles. "

تأكد خدام الكنيسة من أن الكنيسة نظيفة ومرتبة قبل بدء خدمة الزفاف، ووضعوا بعناية الكتب الدينية وأضاءوا الشموع.

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noun

حاجب، مرشد سياحي

An usher; also, in major ecclesiastical landmarks, a tour guide.

Examples :

"The vergers at the cathedral helped visitors find their seats and answered questions about the building's history. "

ساعد الحُجّاب في الكاتدرائية الزوار في العثور على مقاعدهم وأجابوا على الأسئلة حول تاريخ المبنى.

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noun

حاجب، خادم

An attendant upon a dignitary, such as a bishop or dean, a justice, etc.

Examples :

"Two vergers in long robes led the bishop down the aisle of the cathedral during the Easter service. "

قاد حاجبان يرتديان أردية طويلة الأسقف في ممر الكاتدرائية خلال قداس عيد الفصح.

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