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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBeadle
/ˈbiː.dəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A minor parish official in the Church of England, responsible for maintaining order and assisting in church services.
"The beadle led the congregation into the church, ensuring everyone was seated properly." - 2
An official who helps to maintain order in a school or university.
"The beadle announced the start of the ceremony, signaling the students to take their seats."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'beadle' originates from the Old English word 'bydel', which means 'herald' or 'messenger'. It evolved through Middle English, where it referred to a minor parish official, often responsible for maintaining order and assisting in church functions, reflecting the historical role of such figures in community governance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Beadle" is said worldwide
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huissier
Transliteration: whee-syay
"Le huissier a conduit les invités à leurs sièges."
Beauftragter
Transliteration: be-auf-trahg-ter
"Der Beauftragte sorgte dafür, dass alles reibungslos verlief."
ufficiale
Transliteration: oo-fee-chah-leh
"L'ufficiale ha guidato gli ospiti al loro posto."
oficial
Transliteration: oh-fee-thial
"El oficial acompañó a los invitados a sus asientos."
oficial
Transliteration: oh-fee-see-al
"O oficial conduziu os convidados aos seus lugares."
पादरी सहायक
Transliteration: paadri sahaayak
"पादरी सहायक ने मेहमानों को उनके स्थान पर ले जाया।"
教堂助理
Transliteration: jiàotáng zhùlǐ
"教堂助理引导客人入座。"
교회 보조
Transliteration: gyohoe bojo
"교회 보조가 손님을 자리에 안내했습니다."
教会の助手
Transliteration: kyōkai no joshu
"教会の助手がゲストを席に案内しました。"
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