Definitions for Verger

Verger verg·er

Spelling: [vur-jer]
IPA: /ˈvɜr dʒər/

Verger is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 43 anagrams from letters in Verger (eegrrv).

Definitions for Verger

noun

  1. Chiefly British. a church official who serves as sacristan, caretaker, usher, and general attendant.
  2. British. an official who carries the verge or other symbol of office before a bishop, dean, or other dignitary.

Origin of Verger

late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at verge1, -er1

Examples for Verger

But as she did so she paused and said something to the verger, who was in the aisle.

Well, our friends of the "enclosed gardens" still take him for a verger.

"Yes, sir; his Lordship is here every Sunday when he is at the palace," said the verger.

He handed the man a piece of silver and the verger disappeared.

The verger scratched his head, and looked doubtfully at Henry Dunbar.

The verger was in the choir, putting the books in order, and making all ready for the service.

He even swore he had been taken for a verger or a Church warden.

We light our candles and follow the verger down the stone steps.

"But not here," he added, hearing the clank of the verger's keys.

It was the verger, who came to inform me that it was time to close the library.

Word Value for Verger
Scrable

10

Words with friends

12

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