Definition

A person who is responsible for the care and maintenance of a church, often assisting during services and ceremonies.

Example

The verger prepared the church for the Sunday service by arranging the seating and lighting the candles.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a verger during a church service?

Yeah, they usually help keep things organized, right?

Exactly! I think they play a really important role.

Definitely, without a verger, things might get chaotic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Verger → It originates from Old French *verger*, meaning a person who tends to a garden or orchard, derived from *verge* (meaning rod or branch). The word refers to someone who is a caretaker or steward of a garden or church grounds.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person tending to a garden or orchard, as 'verger' comes from the Old French word for someone who looks after plants and trees.

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