What does beadle mean?
noun
A beadle is a person, usually a man, who acts as an attendant or servant to a clergyman or a church. In some contexts, a beadle is also a title given to a high-ranking official in a church or a local government.
Example
"The beadle of the church was responsible for ringing the bells and keeping order during the service."
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