(historic) A petitioner; someone who seeks some type of favour from another, usually from a superior.
Good Lord Cromwell, stand my friend: exert yourself for Thomas Howard, who is your daily beadsman, your debtor for life.
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A man employed in praying; especially one who prays for another.
Good Lord Cromwell, stand my friend: exert yourself for Thomas Howard, who is your daily beadsman, your debtor for life.
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(historical, England) A poor man, supported in a beadhouse, and required to pray for the soul of its founder; an almsman.
Good Lord Cromwell, stand my friend: exert yourself for Thomas Howard, who is your daily beadsman, your debtor for life.
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