What is a Bedesman? Understanding the Archaic Term for Begging and Soliciting Alms
Bedesmen is an archaic term that was used in the past to refer to a person who makes their living by begging or soliciting alms. The word is derived from the Old English words "bede" meaning "alms" and "man" meaning "person". In modern times, the term is no longer commonly used and has largely fallen out of use.
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