beadsman
pronunciation
How to pronounce beadsman in British English: UK ['bi:dzmæn]
How to pronounce beadsman in American English: US ['bidzmæn]
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- Noun:
- a person who is paid to pray for the soul of another
Word Origin
- beadsman (n.)
- "one who prays for another's benefit," early 13c.; see bead (n.) + man (n.).