Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†ARCHBEADLE, n. Sc. usage: the senior porter in St Andrews University. See Bedellus.Fif. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 IX. 490:
The Senatus Academicus . . . possesses and exercises the right of electing the Professor of Medicine, the librarian and the archbeadle.
