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/ˈvɜːrdʒər/ /ˈvɜːrdʒər/

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noun

Zeremonienmeister, Amtsdiener

One who carries a verge, or emblem of office.

Examples :

"The verger led the procession into the church, holding the ceremonial staff high. "

Der Zeremonienmeister führte die Prozession in die Kirche und hielt den zeremoniellen Stab hoch.

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noun

Küster, Kirchdiener

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 verger carefully arranged the hymn books in the pews before the Sunday service began. "

Der Küster ordnete die Gesangbücher sorgfältig in den Kirchenbänken an, bevor der Sonntagsgottesdienst begann.

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noun

Zeremonienmeister, Pförtner, auch Fremdenführer

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

Examples :

"The verger led the group through the magnificent cathedral, pointing out historical details of the architecture. "

Der Zeremonienmeister führte die Gruppe durch die prächtige Kathedrale und wies auf historische Details der Architektur hin.

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noun

Zeremonienmeister, Amtsdiener

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

Examples :

"The verger led the bishop down the aisle of the cathedral. "

Der Zeremonienmeister führte den Bischof den Gang der Kathedrale entlang.

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