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Stedman|ˈstɛdmən|
The name of Fabian Stedman (fl. 1670), used attrib. and in the possessive to designate a method of change-ringing devised by him. Also absol.
1731Norwich Gaz. 11 Sept. 4/1 That most noted and harmonious Peal on 7 Bells called Stedman's Triples. 1813W. Shipway Campanologia i. 98 Let a ringer choose what method he will, it must still be on Stedman's principle. 1814Ibid. ii. 187 Doubles, or, as commonly called, a Stedman Grandsire, is completed by two singles. 1903C. D. P. Davies Stedman 1 Throughout the whole province of Change Ringing, there is no more delightful method than Stedman. 1931E. Morris Hist. & Art Change Ringing 78 The Norwich ringers performed a ‘touch’ of Stedman Cinques. 1957Encycl. Brit. III. 375/2 Stedman's principle, which is sui generis, consists in the three front bells ringing their six possible changes, while the remaining pair or pairs of bells dodge. 1975Islander (Victoria, B.C.) 16 Mar. 13/1 They rang a quarter peal of Stedman's triples for Canada's Centennial year. |