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单词 beadsman
释义 beads·man
noun
also bedes·man \ˈbēdzmən\; or bede·man \-dmən\
(plural beadsmen)
Etymology: Middle English bedeman, from bade prayer, prayer bead + man — more at bead
1. archaic : one who prays for the soul of another — used until the 17th century in England in letters as a complimentary close
 < your grace's beadsman and servant >
2.
 a. : an almshouse inmate usually charged with praying for the souls of his benefactors
 b. : a licensed beggar in Scotland
  < a king's beadsman being given a blue gown on the king's birthday >
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