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beadsman

/ˈbiːdz.mən/

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noun

/ˈbiːdz.mən/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин для человека, которому платили за молитвы о душе другого, часто связанного с богадельнями или религиозными учреждениями.

A historical term for a person who was paid to pray for the soul of another, often associated with almshouses or religious foundations.

  1. Paid prayer personC2formalbritish

    A person who is paid or supported to pray for the soul of another, especially in a religious or historical context.

    ruМолитвенник (наёмный)

    • In medieval times, a beadsman would pray daily for the benefactor's soul.
    • The wealthy lord employed a beadsman to ensure his salvation.
    • The monastery housed several beadsmen who recited prayers for the dead.
Forms
  • beadsmen plural form
  • beadsmen's possessive plural form
  • beadsman's possessive singular form