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wandsman

American  
[wondz-muhn] / ˈwɒndz mən /

noun

British.

PLURAL

wandsmen

  1. verger.

Etymology

Origin of wandsman

First recorded in 1860–65; wand + 's 1 + -man

Example Sentences

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The wandsman answered that he had not, but that he was just on the point of doing so.

From Project Gutenberg

“You can’t,” replied the wandsman. 

From Project Gutenberg

Seizing the robe of a passing wandsman, he tremulously inquired if the Bishop had yet left the Cathedral. 

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The wandsman was touched; so was the Bishop. 

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