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Bedel
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BEDEL, Eng. law. A cryer or messenger of a court, who cites men to appear and answer. There are also inferior officers of a parish or liberty who bear this name.
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This ancient role dates back to the 12th century, when six Esquire Bedels were in charge of keeping order at Oxford University.
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