beadle
noun (beadles)
Everyday
(old use) A beadle was a minor officer in a town or parish who kept order, called people to meetings or rang the bell. tree →
In the lessons
in old town stories, a local officer who comes in with news or to keep order
Examples
- The beadle rang the bell for the meeting. tree →
- The town beadle ran in with the news. tree →
- In the old village the beadle walked in front of the mayor. tree →
- The beadle kept the crowd quiet. tree →
Note
nothing for maths
On Mova
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