virge
word
Definition
A 'virge' is a thin branch or rod, sometimes used as a ceremonial staff carried in religious or academic processions.
Usage & Nuances
'Virge' is archaic and mainly found in historical, religious, or academic contexts. Rare in modern everyday English. Common in descriptions of religious rituals where a ceremonial rod or staff is carried.
Spanish: vara (bastón ceremonial) - varilla (pieza delgada de madera) Portuguese (BR): vara (bastão cerimonial) - varinha (haste fina) Portuguese (PT): vara (bastão cerimonial) - varinha (haste fina) Chinese (Simplified): 权杖（仪式用的细棍）- 细枝Chinese (Traditional): 權杖（儀式用的細棍）- 細枝Hindi: छड़ी (औपचारिक डंडा) - पतली लकड़ीArabic: عصا (قضيب احتفالي) - غصين رفيعBengali: ছড়ি (ধর্মীয় বা আনুষ্ঠানিক কর্মে ব্যবহৃত)Russian: жезл (церемониальный) - розга (историческое значение)Japanese: 儀杖 (ぎじょう)Vietnamese: trượng nghi lễ - gậy nghi lễKorean: 의장봉 - 행사 지팡이Turkish: asa (törensel) - değnek (seremonilerde kullanılan)Urdu: عصا (تقریبات میں استعمال ہونے والی)Indonesian: tongkat upacara - tongkat (untuk prosesi)
Example Sentences
The church official carried a virge during the ceremony.
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A virge is often made of wood.
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He held the virge as he led the procession.
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The ancient tradition called for a virge to symbolize authority.
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Few people today know what a virge is, except in old religious texts.
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The choir followed the man with the virge down the aisle.
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