beadsman

• Terme historique désignant une personne rémunérée pour prier pour l'âme d'un autre, souvent associée aux hospices ou aux institutions religieuses. Peut aussi se référer à un mendiant ou à un fidèle qui récite des prières.

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.

   bedeau salarié pour prier

   • 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.