Old English bydel "herald, messenger from an authority, preacher," from beodan "to proclaim" (see bid). Sense of "warrant officer, tipstaff" was in late Old English; that of "petty parish officer," which has given the job a bad reputation, is from 1590s. French bédeau (Old French bedel, 12c.) is a Germanic loan-word.
双语例句
1. The grim beadle now made a gesture with his staff.
狱吏此时用权杖做了个姿势.
来自英汉文学 - 红字
2. In the absence of the active and intelligent beadle, the Coroner conversed with Mr. Tulkinghorn.
当那个精明强干的地保不在场的时候, 验尸官和图金霍恩先生谈了谈.
来自辞典例句
3. Mr. Snagsby's suggestion is the practical suggestion after all, and the beadle must be called in.
斯纳斯比先生的意见毕竟是对的, 这会儿必须把地保找来.
来自辞典例句
4. The Bishopsent for him, reproved him gently, and appointed him beadle in the cathedral.
