A surname originating as an occupation for a court official.

A parish constable, a uniformed minor (lay) official, who ushers and keeps order. / (Scotland, ecclesiastic) An attendant to the minister. / A warrant officer.

plural of beadle

A surname.

One of 66 counties in South Dakota, United States. County seat: Huron.

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

The office of a beadle.

plural of beadlery

The office or jurisdiction of a beadle.

Not supplied or decorated with beads.