Beadsman (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural beads·men.Archaic.
  1. a person who prays for another as a duty, especially when paid.
  2. an inmate of a poorhouse; almsman.
noun plural -men
  1. a person who prays for another's soul, esp one paid or fed for doing so
  2. a person kept in an almshouse
Beadsman (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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