Beadrolls

/ˈbiːdrəʊlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of beadroll; multiple rolls or lists of names for prayer, or multiple rosaries.

Etymology

From beadroll plus the standard English plural -s. The word combines bead (prayer) and roll (list/scroll).

Kelly Says

Monasteries would accumulate dozens of beadrolls from different guilds, confraternities, and wealthy patrons—they were like a subscription service for prayers, and each beadroll meant a specific person or group expected intercession.

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