Bible Encyclopedias
Verger
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
(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.