Beadlehood

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    beadledom uncountable, usually

    "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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"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."

Etymology

From beadle + -hood.

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