beadsman [noun]

Definition of beadsman:

a person who is paid to pray for the soul of another

Synonyms of beadsman:

● Bedesman

● Abbot

● Pilgrim

● Friar

● Mendicant

● Hermit

● Brother

● Anchoret


Opposite/Antonyms of beadsman:

● Nonreligious person

● Imperative


Sentence/Example of beadsman:

A beadsman was an inmate of an almshouse who was bound to pray for the founders of the house.