bell-ringer
Britishnoun
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a person who rings church bells
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a person who plays musical handbells
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His daughter Verity Charlesworth, 45, said farming was a part of Mr Charlesworth's "life and identity", and that he was also a grandfather of six and a keen bell-ringer.
From BBC • May 29, 2025
Fudge was known for wanting to assist others at the Salvation Army office where he helped out as a volunteer and bell-ringer.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2019
Wednesday was a bell-ringer for the U.S. stock market, marking 3,453 days in a bull market rally — the longest on record.
From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2018
As Page wove his way through the holiday crowd, he talked about his troubles, raising his voice to be heard above a Salvation Army bell-ringer.
From New York Times • Dec. 18, 2017
Towards the evening, when the bell-ringer entered the church to ring the evening chimes, he saw Anne Lisbeth lying before the altar.
From The Sand-Hills of Jutland by Bushby, Mrs. (Anna S.)
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