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beadlehood

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

beadledom

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • 1837-39, Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist He was in the full bloom and pride of beadlehood; his cocked hat and coat were dazzling in the morning sun; he clutched his cane with the vigorous tenacity of health and power.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From beadle + -hood.