bedel
Definition
- Noun:
- University official: "bedel" refers to a ceremonial officer at certain universities, particularly Oxford and Cambridge, who assists with administrative duties and maintains order during academic proceedings.
Usage Examples
- (The ceremonial officer guided the formal entry.)
- (The university official holds a symbolic staff.)
Advanced Usage
- "to act as bedel": to perform the duties of this official.
- He was appointed to act as bedel for the graduation ceremony. (He served as the ceremonial officer.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bedell (n): an alternative spelling of "bedel", used historically.
- The bedell announced the start of the convocation. (The university official made the announcement.)
Synonyms
- Ceremonial officer: an official who performs formal duties at events.
- Mace-bearer: someone who carries a ceremonial staff.
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms directly associated with "bedel"; the word is highly specific to academic contexts.)