Old English bydel "herald, messenger from an authority, preacher," from beodan "to proclaim" (see bid). Sense of "warrant officer, tipstaff" was in late Old English; that of "petty parish officer," which has given the job a bad reputation, is from 1590s. French bédeau (Old French bedel, 12c.) is a Germanic loan-word.
雙語例句
1. The grim beadle now made a gesture with his staff.
獄吏此時用權杖做了個姿勢.
來自英漢文學 - 紅字
2. In the absence of the active and intelligent beadle, the Coroner conversed with Mr. Tulkinghorn.
當那個精明強干的地保不在場的時候, 驗尸官和圖金霍恩先生談了談.
來自辭典例句
3. Mr. Snagsby's suggestion is the practical suggestion after all, and the beadle must be called in.
斯納斯比先生的意見畢竟是對的, 這會兒必須把地保找來.
來自辭典例句
4. The Bishopsent for him, reproved him gently, and appointed him beadle in the cathedral.