Blue Rod

noun

1. Full title: Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod. officer of the Order of St Michael and St George

Example Sentences

Sir,—The Usher of the Blue Rod vacates his office on Wednesday next, when you will be required to appear before the woolsack to take the usual oaths.

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“You don’t want ter look so blue, Rod,” cried Angus, coming into the yard.

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He set the weapon with the blue rod on another patch of bare rock and tested the rod to make sure that it revolved freely and could be made to cover the entire heavens from horizon to horizon.

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The one with the blue rod is for use against space ships either before or after they enter the atmosphere envelope.

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Take the one with the blue rod to the top of the mountain which overlooks the palace and set it so that the rod points in the direction from which Tubain's fleet is approaching.

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