wandsman

[ wondz-muhn ]

noun

, British.

, plural wands·men.

1. verger ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of wandsman¹

First recorded in 1860–65; wand + 's ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

The wandsman answered that he had not, but that he was just on the point of doing so.

From Project Gutenberg

Seizing the robe of a passing wandsman, he tremulously inquired if the Bishop had yet left the Cathedral.

From Project Gutenberg