Beading of ribs
beading of ribs
beading of ribs bead·ing of ribs (bē’dĭng)
n.
See rachitic rosary.
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- Beading
material composed of or adorned with beads. narrow, lacelike trimming or edging. narrow openwork trimming through which ribbon may be run. Architecture, Furniture. a bead molding. all of the bead moldings in a single design. a small, usually round object of glass, wood, stone, or the like with a hole through it, often strung with […]
- Beadle
a parish officer having various subordinate duties, as keeping order during services, waiting on the rector, etc. sexton (def 2). George Wells, 1903–1989, U.S. biologist and educator: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1958. Historical Examples He was ordered to take it off, and when he refused, it was removed by a beadle. The Reign of Mary […]
- Beadledom
a stupid or officious display or exercise of authority, as by petty officials. Historical Examples And then beadledom seemed crazed, and, joined with the many ale-bibbers, were turned out to do good service in the show. The Adventures of My Cousin Smooth Timothy Templeton noun petty officialdom
- Beadroll
noun (archaic) a list of persons for whom prayers are to be offered Historical Examples To Jock himself it gave a keen momentary pang to see his own name only third in that beadroll of honour; but so it was. Sir Tom Mrs. Oliphant In our beadroll of the world’s greatest writers I shall mention […]
- Beadsman
a person who prays for another as a duty, especially when paid. an inmate of a poorhouse; almsman. Historical Examples “I ken that baith you and I are owre lang here,” replied the beadsman, as he hurried out. Wilson’s Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Various A beadsman was an inmate of an almshouse […]