bedeman

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English

Etymology

From Middle English bedeman, equivalent to bead (prayer) +‎ man.

Noun

bedeman (plural bedemen)

  1. (obsolete) beadsman

Anagrams

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From bede +‎ man (man).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛːd(ə)man/, /ˈbæːd(ə)man/, /ˈbɛd(ə)man/

Noun

bedeman (plural bedemen)

  1. A petitioner; one who presents a petition or legal case.
  2. A man employed in praying; especially one who prays for another.
  3. An almsman (pauper required to pray for a founder)
  4. A term of address used for an individual attentive to one's needs.
  5. (rare) An announcer; one employed to deliver a message.

Descendants

  • English: beadsman (obsolete beadman)
  • Scots: bedesman

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