English dictionary

beadle

/'b/i/d/-/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
United States biologist who discovered how hereditary characteristics are transmitted by genes (1903-1989)

noun.person

Synonyms george beadle george wells beadle

Source: WordNet 3.0
A messenger or crier of a court; a servitor; one who cites or bids persons to appear and answer; -- called also an <i>apparitor</i> or <i>summoner</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913