noun
- plural of beadle; minor church officials who assist with ceremonies and maintain order
- plural of beadle; minor court or university officials who carry out ceremonial duties
Usage: historical; British
Usage: formal; institutional
Examples
- The beadles led the procession into the cathedral.
- Two beadles stood at the church entrance to greet visitors.
- The university beadles wore traditional robes during graduation.
- Medieval beadles were responsible for keeping order during services.
- The beadles rang the bells to signal the start of worship.
- Several beadles assisted with seating arrangements at the ceremony.