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Beadsman

Description:

A beadsman refers to a person who prays for the souls of deceased individuals. Historically, beadsman were employed by churches or wealthy families to offer prayers and perform religious services for the dead.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The church hired a beadsman to pray for the souls of the departed.
2. The wealthy aristocrat employed beadsman to offer daily prayers for his deceased ancestors.

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