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Beadle (Noun)

Meaning 1

A minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The beadle of the parish stood at the back of the church, waiting to guide the bride down the aisle.
  • The local historian wrote an article about the duties of a beadle in the 18th century.
  • The church warden explained that the beadle would ring the church bell to signal the start of the service.
  • The village held an election to choose a new beadle, as the old one was retiring.
  • As beadle, it was Thomas's responsibility to keep order during the Easter parade procession.

Hypernyms

  • Functionary

Meaning 2

United States biologist who discovered how hereditary characteristics are transmitted by genes (1903-1989).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • George Beadle
  • George Wells Beadle
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