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BLACK RODn.

Websters Unabridged Dictionary (1913) • 1913

the usher to the Chapter of the Garter, so called from the black rod which he carries. He is of the king's chamber, and also usher to the House of Lords. [Eng.] An usher in the legislature of British colonies. Cowell. Committed to the custody of the Black Rod. Macaulay.

Black Rodnoun

Wiktionary (English) • 2026

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Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. | An usher in the legislature of some British colonies. Canada still had them in 2025.

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