Beadle: meaning, definitions and examples

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beadle

 

[ หˆbiห.dl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical role

A beadle is a minor official in a church or a similar establishment who is responsible for various duties. Historically, beadles were employed to maintain order and assist with ceremonial functions during services. They typically acted as a messenger or a servant to the clergy and played a role in community events. This role might also have included policing duties in some contexts.

Synonyms

attendant, sexton, usher

Examples of usage

  • The beadle led the procession on Sunday.
  • She was appointed as the village beadle.
  • The beadles ensured the church was orderly.
  • As a beadle, his responsibilities included greeting parishioners.

Translations

Translations of the word "beadle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น beadle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เคกเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beadle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beadle

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะดะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ beadle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒผใƒ‰ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท beadle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ beadle

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beadle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุฏู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beadle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ beadle

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ•ๅบญๅŠฉ็†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ beadle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beadle

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะดะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ“แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beadle

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ beadle

Etymology

The term 'beadle' originates from the Old English word 'bydel', which is derived from 'bidan', meaning 'to wait' or 'to bid'. This reflects the role of a beadle as a messenger or attendant, someone who waits upon and serves the needs of a higher authority, often within a church setting. The term has evolved over centuries, signifying various roles in religious and communal contexts. In medieval England, beadles were often responsible for maintaining the order of the parish and aiding in the execution of the clerical duties, such as ringing bells to signal service times and overseeing church activities. With the passing of time, the authority and responsibilities of a beadle might have varied, but their role remained integral to community functions, especially in rural areas.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,312 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.