Beadle

Pronunciation: /ˈbiːdəl/

Definitions of beadle

noun a minor parish official who acts as an usher and preserves order at services

Example Sentences

A1 The beadle helped organize the village fair.

A2 The beadle was responsible for maintaining order in the church.

B1 The beadle greeted visitors at the entrance of the historic building.

B2 The beadle's duties included assisting the clergy during church services.

C1 The beadle's meticulous attention to detail ensured the smooth running of the event.

C2 The beadle's role in the community was highly respected for his dedication and integrity.

Examples of beadle in a Sentence

formal The beadle led the procession into the church.

informal The beadle is in charge of organizing the event.

slang I heard the beadle got in trouble for breaking the rules.

figurative The beadle of the group always keeps everyone in line.

Grammatical Forms of beadle

• past tense: beadled
• plural: beadles
• comparative: more beadle
• superlative: most beadle
• present tense: beadles
• future tense: will beadle
• perfect tense: have beadled
• continuous tense: is beadling
• singular: beadle
• positive degree: beadle
• infinitive: to beadle
• gerund: beadling
• participle: beadled

Origin and Evolution of beadle

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'beadle' originated from Old English 'bydel', meaning a messenger or herald.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'beadle' evolved to refer to a minor parish official or ceremonial officer responsible for keeping order and performing various duties within a church or court setting.