BEADLE


Meaning of BEADLE in English

■ noun Brit.

1》 a ceremonial officer of a church, college, or similar institution.

2》 historical a minor parish officer dealing with petty offenders.

Origin

OE bydel 'a person who makes a proclamation', influenced by OFr. bedel , ult. of Gmc origin.

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.