Definition of Bedel

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Bedel
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Same as Beadle.

  • Bedel
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In English law. A crier or messenger of court, who summons men to appear and answer therein. Cowell. An officer of the forest, similar to a sheriff's special baillff. Cowell. A collector of rents for the king. Plowd. 199, 200. A well-known parish officer. See Beadle.