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beadle

/ˈbiː.dəl/

Translations

beadlenoun

beadles

/ˈbiː.dəl/

церковный служка

The beadle was responsible for maintaining order during the church service.

Церковный служка отвечал за поддержание порядка во время церковной службы.

The beadle announced the arrival of the judge in the courtroom.

Пристав объявил о прибытии судьи в зал суда.

Additional translations

церковный сторож

Synonyms

beadlenoun

A minor parish official in the Church of England who assists the minister in various duties, often including keeping order during services.

The beadle ensured that the congregation was seated quietly before the service began.

A ceremonial officer of a church, college, or similar institution.

The beadle led the procession during the university's graduation ceremony.

A minor official or caretaker in a synagogue.

The beadle was responsible for maintaining the synagogue and preparing it for services.

Historically, a minor parish constable or municipal officer responsible for keeping public order and carrying out various administrative tasks.

In Dickens's novels, a beadle might arrest vagrants or announce public notices in the streets.