virge
- noun
- Archaic
:
bastón
- In medieval ceremonies, a virge was often held by an official as a symbol of office.
Examples
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The ancient ritual required the use of a special virge decorated with silver.
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The bishop carried a virge during the procession.
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The priest carried a ceremonial virge during the procession.
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In ancient times, a virge symbolized authority.
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The bishop carried a virge during the procession.
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In medieval ceremonies, a virge was often held by an official as a symbol of office.
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The ancient ritual required the use of a special virge decorated with silver.
Synonyms
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4.5
A long stick used for support or as a sign of authority
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4.3
A thin rod used in ceremonies to show authority
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5.8
A short thin stick carried by an official to show their authority
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8.2
A decorated staff carried at official events to show authority
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9.9
A long decorated stick carried to show someone's authority
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Etymology
Virge comes from the Latin virga, 'rod', and was also a staff or wand used in ceremonies. It is the same root as English verge ('edge'), because rods were used to show authority or mark a boundary, so a virge can be a ceremonial rod that shows power.