Home > Term: Gentleman Usher of Black Rod
Gentleman Usher of Black Rod
An official of the House of Lords, whose badge of office is a black rod surmounted by a gold lion; summons the Commons to the House, guards the privileges of the House, etc.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Language
- Category: Encyclopedias
- Organization: Project Gutenberg
0
Creator
- JohannesDD
- 100% positive feedback
(Sydney, Australia)