ushers

noun

someone employed to conduct others

an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber

Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)

verb

take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

Roots

ostiumush- · Latin · door

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