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词汇 white staff
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Definition of white staff in English:

white staff

noun ˌwʌɪt ˈstɑːf
  • 1A white rod or wand carried as a symbol of office by certain officials (especially of the royal household), such as the Lord Chamberlain, Lord Steward, or Lord High Treasurer. Hence also: the office itself.

  • 2A person holding an office symbolized by the carrying of a white staff.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Noble Coronacyon Quene Anne. From white + staff.

Definition of white staff in US English:

white staff

nounˌwʌɪt ˈstɑːf
  • 1A white rod or wand carried as a symbol of office by certain officials (especially of the royal household), such as the Lord Chamberlain, Lord Steward, or Lord High Treasurer. Hence also: the office itself.

  • 2A person holding an office symbolized by the carrying of a white staff.

Origin

Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Noble Coronacyon Quene Anne. From white + staff.

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