beadle

ˈbiːdəl

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#1·11h ago

A parish constable, a uniformed minor (lay) official, who ushers and keeps order.

Origin: From , from , from , from , equivalent to . Cognate with , . More at bid. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·11h ago

(Scotland, ecclesiastical) An attendant to the minister.

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#3·11h ago

A warrant officer.

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