beadlehood

== English == === Etymology === From beadle +‎ -hood. === Noun === 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.