Beadledom

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Beadles collectively, and their characteristics as a class; stupid officiousness.
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  • noun. Beadles collectively, and their characteristics as a class.
  • noun. Stupid or senseless officiousness.
  • Word Usage
    "Constable, and in fact it was the day duty which embraced the peculiar dignity of beadledom."