Beadles definitions

Beadles

1) Anglican church officials 2) Parish officers 3) Subordinate church officials
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Beadles

Beadles was 19th century American slang for the inhabitants of the state of Virginia.
Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/ZB.HTM

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beadles

minor town officer with the power of punishing petty offenders
Found on http://www.tudorrevels.co.uk/glossary.php

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