BEADLE


Meaning of BEADLE in English

n. 1 Brit. a ceremonial officer of a church, college, etc. 2 Sc. a church officer attending on the minister. 3 Brit. hist. a minor parish officer dealing with petty offenders etc. beadleship n.

[ ME f. OF bedel ult. f. Gmc ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.