beadsman

• Término histórico para referirse a una persona a la que se pagaba para rezar por el alma de otra, a menudo asociada con asilos u otras instituciones religiosas. También podía designar a un mendigo o devoto que vivía de limosnas ofreciendo oraciones.

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.

   Persona pagada para orar

   • 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.