Meaning ofbeadsmenin English

Noun

1. a man paid to pray for others
   The church employed a beadsman to pray for the community.
2. a poor man supported in a beadhouse; praying for founder's soul
   A beadsman lived in the beadhouse, relying on charity to survive.
3. a licensed beggar praying for royal welfare
   In medieval times, a licensed beadsman would beg and pray for the king's health.
4. a person seeking favor from someone; a petitioner
   The petitioner acted as a beadsman, seeking favor from the wealthy patron.