| Word | verger |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. An official in a church (esp. Orthodox) who acts as a caretaker and attendant. |
| Sentence | When the rite of betrothal was finished, a verger spread a piece of pink silk in front of the lectern in the middle of the church. |
| Source | Anna Karenina, V.VI, p.457 |
Tags: language::english, topic::vocabulary
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