1. A college or university official who maintains order, delivers messages, or performs ceremonial duties.
Usage: chiefly British; also spelled 'beadle'
2. A parish officer in England responsible for keeping order and enforcing local regulations.
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The bedell announced the arrival of the university chancellor.
• In medieval times, the bedell was responsible for maintaining discipline in the college.
• The bedell carried the ceremonial mace during the academic procession.
• As a bedell, he ensured that all students adhered to university regulations.
• The bedell's duties included summoning faculty members to important meetings.