Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: beading
Next word: beadledom
Definition of: beadle
(bēd′l) noun
1. A minor parish officer in the Church of England whose duties include keeping order during services.
2. Brit. An official who leads university processions.
3. A court messenger.
4. The apparitor of a guild. [OF bedel messenger]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: