† ˈvirgifer Obs.—1
[a. med.L. virgifer, f. L. virga virge + -fer bearing.]
A verger.
| 1629 Acts Durham High Commission Crt. (Surtees) 17 Examinate.., being one of the Virgifers, did goe unto him and tooke holde of him and soe carried him forth. |
† ˈvirgifer Obs.—1
[a. med.L. virgifer, f. L. virga virge + -fer bearing.]
A verger.
| 1629 Acts Durham High Commission Crt. (Surtees) 17 Examinate.., being one of the Virgifers, did goe unto him and tooke holde of him and soe carried him forth. |
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