usher
[ uhsh-er ]
/ ˈʌʃ ər /
noun
verb (used with object)
to act as an usher to; lead, introduce, or conduct: She ushered them to their seats.
to attend or bring at the coming or beginning; precede or herald (usually followed by in): to usher in the new theater season.
verb (used without object)
to act as an usher: He ushered at the banquet.
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ush·er·ship, nounun·der·ush·er, nounun·ush·ered, adjectiveDefinition for usher (2 of 3)
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Ussher
or Ush·er
[ uhsh-er ]
/ ˈʌʃ ər /
noun
James,1581–1656, Irish prelate and scholar.
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usher
/ (ˈʌʃə) /
noun
verb (tr)
to conduct or escort, esp in a courteous or obsequious way
(usually foll by in) to be a precursor or herald (of)
Word Origin for usher
C14: from Old French huissier doorkeeper, from Vulgar Latin ustiārius (unattested), from Latin ostium door
British Dictionary definitions for usher (2 of 3)
British Dictionary definitions for usher (3 of 3)
Ussher
Usher
/ (ˈʌʃə) /
noun
James. 1581–1656, Irish prelate and scholar. His system of biblical chronology, which dated the creation at 4004 bc, was for long accepted
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