bedeman

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English bedeman, equivalent to bead (“prayer”) +‎ man. === Noun === bedeman (plural bedemen) (obsolete) beadsman === Anagrams === beadmen, benamed == Middle English == === Alternative forms === bede-man, bede man, bedman beodemon (Early Middle English) === Etymology === From bede +‎ man (“man”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɛ̞ːd(ə)man/, /ˈbɛd(ə)man/ === Noun === bedeman (plural bedemen) A petitioner; one who presents a petition or legal case. A man employed in praying; especially one who prays for another. An almsman (pauper required to pray for a founder) A term of address used for an individual attentive to one's needs. (rare) An announcer; one employed to deliver a message. ==== Descendants ==== English: beadsman (obsolete beadman) Scots: bedesman ==== References ==== “bēde-man, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.