About The Word Beadsman
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Beadsman
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What's The Definition Of Beadsman?
[n] a person who is paid to pray for the soul of another
Synonyms | Synonyms for Beadsman: bedesman Related Terms | Find terms related to Beadsman: See Also | prayer | supplicant Beadsman In Webster's Dictionary \Beads"man\, Bedesman \Bedes"man\, n.; pl. {-men}.
A poor man, supported in a beadhouse, and required to pray
for the soul of its founder; an almsman.
Whereby ye shall bind me to be your poor beadsman for
ever unto Almighty God. --Fuller.
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