Definition of Beadman

1. beadsman [n BEADMEN] - See also: beadsman

Lexicographical Neighbors of Beadman

beadiness
beadinesses
beading
beading of the ribs
beading plane
beadings
beadledom
beadledoms
beadleries
beadlery
beadles
beadleship
beadless
beadlike
beadman (current term)
beadmen
beadroll
beadrolls
beads
beadsman
beadsmen
beadsnake
beadsnakes
beadswoman
beadwork
beadworks
beady
beady-eyed
beag

Literary usage of Beadman

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley (1901)
"It is possible that in some instances beadman is a corrupted form. ... Bedman, beadman; v. beadman for a really satisfactory solution of that surname. ..."

2. The History of the Reformation of the Church of England by Gilbert Burnet (1865)
"... and likewise I shall continue daily beadman to your mastership, whom Almighty Jhesu preserve in long life and good health to his pleasure and yours. ..."

3. The History of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of London: Principally by William Herbert (1834)
"... School of Sir William Laxton, knight," and the schoolmaster, usher, and beadman, called " The Schoolmaster, Usher, and beadman of Sir William Laxton. ..."

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