Anglo-Saxon dictionary = Baedling, [baed or bed a bed, ling from linigan to lie] 1. A delicate fellow, tenderling, one who lies much in bed; homo delicatus. Baedlingas effeminate…. 2. A carrier of letters, as if derived from baed a prayer, or command, ling from linigan or lingan to lie, lie under, tend,, bring; tabellarius If you then check out 'delicatus' we find the Bedlington males are Slaves that enjoy servicing both Master and Mistress. So is that why I dress up in women's clothes on a Friday night, Eggy?