Definition

A list of names, often used for remembering people for whom prayers are said.

Example

The church maintains a beadroll to remember all the members who have passed away.

Conversation

Have you finished updating the beadroll for our group project?

Not yet, but I'm almost done with the list of names.

I think we should add a few more people to the beadroll for better coverage.

Good idea! The more, the merrier, right?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Beadroll is formed from "bead" (from Old English *bede*, meaning prayer or request) and "roll" (from Old French *rolle*, meaning a scroll or list). The word refers to a list of prayers or requests, often recited in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bead' as a prayer and a 'roll' as a list — a beadroll is a list of prayers.

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