local. Obs. [a. OF. verderie (14th c. in Godef.), f. verder VERDER2.] (See quots.)
1791. J. Collinson, Hist. Somerset, III. 375. It [the city of Wells] is divided into four verderies in the manner of wards, and thus denominated, High-street Verdery,… and Southover Verdery. Ibid. These verderies, each of which is superintended by two verderers, or petty constables (an office originating from the viridarii of the Bishop’s Forest of Mendip…).
1839. Phelps, Somersetsh., II. 11. These Verderys [in Wells] are named Chamberlain-street Verdery [etc.].
