Meaning Of The Word Black Rod
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Black Rod Meaning
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Black Rod in American English
in England, the chief usher to the Order of the Garter and the House of Lords noun: an official of the Order of the Garter and chief ceremonial usher of the House of Lords: so called from the rod carried as the symbol of office Black Rod in British English noun: (in Britain) an officer of the House of Lords and of the Order of the Garter, whose main duty is summoning the Commons at the opening and proroguing of Parliament |
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