beadlehood
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]beadlehood (uncountable)
- beadledom
- 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.
- 1837-39, Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist