Definition of Black Rod in English:

Black Rod

(also Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod)

noun

(in the UK) the chief usher of the Lord Chamberlain's department of the royal household, who is also usher to the House of Lords.
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘We in parliament were all very impressed by the way Black Rod handled the funeral.’
- A message from Her Excellency the Governor-General desiring the immediate attendance of honourable members in the Legislative Council Chamber was delivered by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.
- From 1972 until 1996 the Usher of the Black Rod wore a sword on ceremonial occasions.
- The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod announced the arrival of Her Majesty's Commissioners.
- These days, once the Queen has taken to the throne to deliver her speech, she orders Black Rod to summon the MPs.

Origin

Mid 17th century: so named because of the black wand carried as a symbol of office.

Definition of Black Rod in US English:

Black Rod

(also Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod)

nounˌblak ˈrädˌblæk ˈrɑd

(in the UK) the chief usher of the Lord Chamberlain's department of the royal household, who is also usher to the House of Lords.
Example sentencesExamples
- From 1972 until 1996 the Usher of the Black Rod wore a sword on ceremonial occasions.
- ‘We in parliament were all very impressed by the way Black Rod handled the funeral.’
- These days, once the Queen has taken to the throne to deliver her speech, she orders Black Rod to summon the MPs.
- A message from Her Excellency the Governor-General desiring the immediate attendance of honourable members in the Legislative Council Chamber was delivered by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod.
- The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod announced the arrival of Her Majesty's Commissioners.

Origin

Mid 17th century: so named because of the black wand carried as a symbol of office.

单词	Black Rod
释义	Definition of Black Rod in English: Black Rod (also Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod) noun (in the UK) the chief usher of the Lord Chamberlain's department of the royal household, who is also usher to the House of Lords. Example sentencesExamples ‘We in parliament were all very impressed by the way Black Rod handled the funeral.’ A message from Her Excellency the Governor-General desiring the immediate attendance of honourable members in the Legislative Council Chamber was delivered by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. From 1972 until 1996 the Usher of the Black Rod wore a sword on ceremonial occasions. The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod announced the arrival of Her Majesty's Commissioners. These days, once the Queen has taken to the throne to deliver her speech, she orders Black Rod to summon the MPs. Origin Mid 17th century: so named because of the black wand carried as a symbol of office. Definition of Black Rod in US English: Black Rod (also Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod) nounˌblak ˈrädˌblæk ˈrɑd (in the UK) the chief usher of the Lord Chamberlain's department of the royal household, who is also usher to the House of Lords. Example sentencesExamples From 1972 until 1996 the Usher of the Black Rod wore a sword on ceremonial occasions. ‘We in parliament were all very impressed by the way Black Rod handled the funeral.’ These days, once the Queen has taken to the throne to deliver her speech, she orders Black Rod to summon the MPs. A message from Her Excellency the Governor-General desiring the immediate attendance of honourable members in the Legislative Council Chamber was delivered by the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod announced the arrival of Her Majesty's Commissioners. Origin Mid 17th century: so named because of the black wand carried as a symbol of office.
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