Toller (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who rings church bells (as for summoning the congregation).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The toller rang the church bells to signal the start of the Sunday service.
- As the toller, it was her duty to ring the bells for every funeral procession that passed through the village.
- The toller's rhythmic ringing of the bells was a familiar sound to the townspeople, signaling the time for evening prayer.
- After years of service, the toller was honored by the church for her dedication to ringing the bells for every occasion.
- The toller carefully selected the right sequence of bells to ring for the wedding ceremony, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.
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Meaning 2
Someone employed to collect tolls.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.