Meaning of Beadsman | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A petitioner; someone who seeks some type of favour from another, usually from a superior.
   historical
2. A man employed in praying; especially one who prays for another.
3. A poor man, supported in a beadhouse, and required to pray for the soul of its founder; an almsman.
   England, historical
4. 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.
   Scotland, historical

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Examples

“Good Lord Cromwell, stand my friend: exert yourself for Thomas Howard, who is your daily beadsman, your debtor for life.”

“Whereby ye shall bind me to be […]your poor beadsman for ever unto Almighty God.”

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