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Black Rod

(in full Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod)
Definition of Black Rod

noun

  • (in the UK) the chief usher of the Lord Chamberlain’s department of the royal household, who is also usher to the House of Lords.

Origin:

mid 17th century: so named because of the black wand carried as a symbol of office

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