beadsman
/ˈbidzmən/
noun
- A person, especially in historical or religious contexts, who is paid or given charity to pray for others.
- The old beadsman sat at the church gate, reciting prayers for passersby.
- Historians study the role of the beadsman in almshouses and religious communities.
- In medieval times, a wealthy lord might employ a beadsman to pray for his soul.
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