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
Meaning 2
United States biologist who discovered how hereditary characteristics are transmitted by genes (1903-1989).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.