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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Under-bedel,) Under-bedill, -beddel, -badill, n. [17th c. Eng. under-beadle (1679); Bedel n.1 3.] A deputy or assistant beadle. —1646 S. Leith Rec. 74/2.
Jhone Borthwick was this day receavit … under bedill 1649 Dunferm. Kirk S. 31.
Under beddel 1655 S. Leith Rec. 99/2.
James Spence is chosen under badill to mak the graves in the church yard
