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beadsman (n.)
Old form(s):
beades-man, Beads-men
almsman, pensioner [who prays for others]
R2 III.ii.116
[Scroop to King Richard] Thy very beadsmen learn to bend their bows ... against thy state
TG I.i.18
[Proteus to Valentine] I will be thy beadsman