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beadledom

n. 1 beadles collectively, and their characteristics as a class. 2 stupid or senseless officiousness.

Usage examples of "beadledom".

At the time I speak of Knox was the Recorder of that important borough, and was possessed of all the dignity which so enhances a great officer in the eyes of the public, whether he be the most modest of beadles in beadledom, or the highest Recorder in Christendom.