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English
Etymology
From Middle English bedeman, equivalent to bead (“prayer”) + man.
Noun
bedeman (plural bedemen)
- (obsolete) beadsman
Anagrams
Middle English
Etymology
From bede + man (“man”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbɛːd(ə)man/, /ˈbæːd(ə)man/, /ˈbɛd(ə)man/
Noun
bedeman (plural bedemen)
- A petitioner; one who presents a petition or legal case.
- A man employed in praying; especially one who prays for another.
- An almsman (pauper required to pray for a founder)
- A term of address used for an individual attentive to one's needs.
- (rare) An announcer; one employed to deliver a message.
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