beadsman

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Synonyms: headsman, leadsman, beadman, beadsmen, headman, beastman, bondsman, leadman, head man, bandsman, beadswoman

Antonyms: headsman, leadsman, beadman, beadsmen, headman, beastman, bondsman, leadman, head man, bandsman, beadswoman

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historic}} A [[petitioner]]; someone who seeks some type of [[favour]] from another, usually from a superior.
2. A [[man]] employed in [[praying]]; especially one who prays for another.
3. {{lb|en|historical|England}} A [[poor]] [[man]], supported in a [[beadhouse]], and required to [[pray]] for the [[soul]] of its [[founder]]; an [[almsman]].<ref>{{R:Webster 1913}}</ref>
4. {{lb|en|Scotland|historical}} 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]].

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