Bedrel

/ˈbɛdrəl/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling or related form of 'bedral,' referring to a minor college or university official.

Etymology

An alternative form of 'bedral,' likely from the same Medieval Latin or Scottish sources, with spelling variation common in historical texts.

Kelly Says

Medieval spelling wasn't standardized—scribes at different universities wrote 'bedral,' 'bedrel,' or 'beadle' for the same job, which is why old documents can be confusing puzzles!

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