Word: beadsman
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: beads
man
Definition: A public almsman; one who received alms from the king, and was expected in return to pray for the royal welfare and that of the state; a licensed beggar.
Morphemes:
Affix: bead
Language: en
Meaning: request, petition, prayer
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bede
Language: enm
Decoded: bede
Meaning: a prayer
Affix: -man
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Someone (possibly implied male) who is employed or holds a position in an area.