1. The office, position, or rank of a beadle (a minor official in a church, parish, or university).
Usage: chiefly British; historical or formal

Examples

• He was appointed to the beadleship of the parish church.
• The beadleship carried modest pay but considerable local authority.
• During the 18th century, the beadleship was a respected position in the community.
• She inherited her father's beadleship responsibilities.
• The university beadleship required maintaining order during ceremonies.