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black rod
noun
Etymology: so called from his staff of office
1. : an officer of the Order of the Garter that is also usher to the British House of Lords and that has as one of his duties the occasional summoning of the Commons and their speaker to the House of Lords to hear a speech from the throne
2. : an usher in the legislature of some of the British dominions or colonies

Useful english dictionary. 2012.