Beadhouses

/ˈbiːdˌhaʊzɪz/ noun

Plural of beadhouse; multiple buildings where beads were made or where charitable bead-making work occurred.

From beadhouse + -es (Old English plural marker for words ending in 's' sounds). The plural form reflects the widespread nature of these medieval institutions.

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