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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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Verger (or Vergier), de Haurene
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(viagifer, bastinarius) is an officer of the Church of England and Continental churches, who carries the verge (q.v.) before the bishop, dean, or other dignitary. On the Continent they are sometimes fantastically dressed.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Verger'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​v/verger.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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