present participle of bedeck

An ornament.

(historical) An administrative official at universities in several European countries, often with a policiary function at the time when universities had their own jurisdiction over students.

plural of bedel

(archaic) To deafen.

Obsolete spelling of beadle, still in use for ceremonial officials at certain universities

(obsolete) As a single unit or body; together. / (obsolete) In order; one after another; in single file. / (obsolete) Immediately; forthwith; quickly; straightway; anon; soon; early on; by and by.

(mineralogy) An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, phosphorus, and sodium.

Obsolete form of beadsman.

plural of bedesman