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Synonyms for usher

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : uhsh-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʌʃ ər

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Définition of usher

Origin :
  • late 14c., "servant who has charge of doors and admits people to a chamber, hall, etc.," from Anglo-French usser (12c.), from Old French ussier, from Vulgar Latin ustiarius "doorkeeper," from Latin ostiarius "door-keeper," from ostium "door, entrance," related to os "mouth." Fem. form usherette is attested from 1925.
  • noun person who guides others to place
  • verb guide
Example sentences :
  • Just then the usher appeared, and hastened up to the banker.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • Never mind, I'll tell it to the usher the first time he comes this way.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 16, July 16, 1870 » by Various
  • The form of an usher showed itself in the half-opened doorway.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • "Silence," cried the usher of the court, but the prisoner only laughed out loud.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • In a moment he opens the door again, to usher in the deputation; then retires.
  • Extract from : « The Mob (Third Series Plays) » by John Galsworthy
  • "A pretty story this is for our usher to have against you, to begin with," was Phil's consolation.
  • Extract from : « The Crofton Boys » by Harriet Martineau
  • Perhaps the usher saw this; for when he called Hugh up, he was very kind.
  • Extract from : « The Crofton Boys » by Harriet Martineau
  • "It did in this case, as I'll show you," went on Usher positively.
  • Extract from : « The Wisdom of Father Brown » by G. K. Chesterton
  • "Well, this one wasn't," said Usher, throwing the papers about.
  • Extract from : « The Wisdom of Father Brown » by G. K. Chesterton
  • In a moment an usher brought a card to the door of the d'Ochtè box.
  • Extract from : « Molly Brown's Orchard Home » by Nell Speed

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