beadlehood en · NOUN
Etymology
From beadle + -hood.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) beadledom
1837-39, Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist He was in the full bloom and pride of beadlehood; his cocked hat and coat were dazzling in the morning sun; he clutched his cane with the vigorous tenacity of health and power.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| beadlehoods | Number=Plur | lexicographic |