noun🔗ShareHuissier, porteur de vergeOne who carries a verge, or emblem of office."The virger, carrying the silver verge, led the procession of clergy into the church. "Le huissier, portant la verge d'argent, a mené la procession du clergé dans l'église.jobreligionpersonorganizationhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVergeur, bedeauA 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."The virger carefully straightened the altar cloths and then led the wedding procession down the aisle. "Le bedeau a soigneusement redressé les nappes d'autel, puis a conduit le cortège de mariage dans l'allée.religionjobpersonservicetheologyculturetraditionorganizationarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHuissier, guide touristiqueAn usher; also, in major ecclesiastical landmarks, a tour guide."The virger at the cathedral showed us the stained glass windows and told us about their history. "L'huissier de la cathédrale nous a montré les vitraux et nous a raconté leur histoire.religionjobservicepersonarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHuissier, bedeauAn attendant upon a dignitary, such as a bishop or dean, a justice, etc."The bishop entered the cathedral, followed closely by his virger, who carried the ceremonial staff. "L'évêque entra dans la cathédrale, suivi de près par son huissier, qui portait la crosse cérémoniale.religionjoborganizationserviceroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
