bedeman

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English

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Etymology

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

Noun

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bedeman (plural bedemen)

  1. (obsolete) beadsman

Anagrams

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From bede +‎ man (man).

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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

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

References

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