Beadsman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbiːdzmən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beadsman is a noun meaning A man employed in praying; especially one who prays for another.
Meaning
A man employed in praying; especially one who prays for another.
More Meanings
- (Scotland, historical) A public almsman; one who received alms from the king, and was expected in return to pray for the royal welfare and that of the state; a licensed beggar.
- (historical) A petitioner; someone who seeks some type of favour from another, usually from a superior.
- (historical, England) A poor man, supported in a beadhouse, and required to pray for the soul of its founder; an almsman.
Example Sentences
Whereby ye shall bind me to be […]your poor beadsman for ever unto Almighty God.
Good Lord Cromwell, stand my friend: exert yourself for Thomas Howard, who is your daily beadsman, your debtor for life.
Word Forms
- beadsmen
Synonyms for beadsman
Depending on context, synonyms include bedesman.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bedesman, beadswoman, petitioner, beadmaker, beseecher, beader.
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