beadroll

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A catalogue of people whose souls are to be be prayed for.
  • A catalogue of names; a pedigree, a long respected series.

Etymology

Compound from English bead (prayer, request, later also bead, petition) + English roll.

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English

roll

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