beadlery en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English bedelarie, bedlarie; equivalent to beadle + -ry.
Meanings
- The office or jurisdiction of a beadle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| beadleries | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| bedelry | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic |