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Definition of black rod in English English dictionary
- The chief usher of the British House of Lords. the title of one of the officials who takes part in the ceremony for opening the British Parliament each year. His job is to go to the House of Commons and tell its members to come to the House of Lords so that they can hear the Queen's speech
- 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
- An usher in the legislature of British colonies
- Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod
- the sergeant-at-arms in the House of Lords
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black rod
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black RodTurkish pronunciation
bläk rädPronunciation
/ˈblak ˈräd/ /ˈblæk ˈrɑːd/
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