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Stedman

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Noun — A traditional method of change ringing (a pattern for ringing a set of church bells in a fixed sequence) used with an odd number of bells.

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Etymology

Named after Fabian Stedman, the 17th-century English bell-ringer who devised the method.

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What does “Stedman” mean?

The word “Stedman” means a traditional method of change ringing (a pattern for ringing a set of church bells in a fixed sequence) used with an odd number of bells. In plain terms, a named pattern used by church bell-ringers, named after the man who invented it.

How do you use “Stedman” in a sentence?

Here is “Stedman” used in a sentence: “The bell tower rang Stedman Triples every Sunday before the service.”

What part of speech is “Stedman”?

“Stedman” is a noun.

Where does the word “Stedman” come from?

The word “Stedman” dates back to around 1600. Named after Fabian Stedman, the 17th-century English bell-ringer who devised the method.

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