{ } n.; pl. -men A poor man, supported in a beadhouse, and required to pray for the soul of its founder; an almsman. [ 1913 Webster ]
Whereby ye shall bind me to be your poor beadsman for ever unto Almighty God. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.; pl. Batsmen The one who wields the bat in cricket, baseball, etc.; in baseball, the batsman is usually called the batter. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]