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Black rod
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What's The Definition Of Black rod?Synonyms | Synonyms for Black rod: Related Terms | Find terms related to Black rod: See Also | Black rod In Webster's Dictionary \Black" Rod`\
(a) the usher to the Chapter of the Garter, so called from
the black rod which he carries. He is of the king's
chamber, and also usher to the House of Lords. [Eng.]
(b) An usher in the legislature of British colonies.
--Cowell.
Committed to the custody of the Black Rod.
--Macaulay.
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