A surname originating as an occupation for a court official.

plural of beadle

Resembling beads; small, round, and gleaming. / (of eyes or a look) Bright and penetrating. / Covered or ornamented with, or as if with, beads. / Characterized by beads.

The state or quality of being beady.

superlative form of beady: most beady

comparative form of beady: more beady

Decorative work involving beads.

Resembling or characteristic of a bead.

(usually of a look) in an avaricious or penetrating manner.

Beadles collectively, and their characteristics as a class. / Stupid or senseless officiousness.