plural of beadlery

The office or jurisdiction of a beadle.

Not supplied or decorated with beads.

plural of beadhouse

(historical) An almshouse for poor people who pray daily for their benefactors.

plural of beadsman

(historical) A petitioner; someone who seeks some type of favour from another, usually from a superior. / A man employed in praying; especially one who prays for another.

Having small, bright eyes. / Giving a suspicious and alert look.

The manufacture of beads.

plural of beadmaker