bedeswoman

ˈbiːdzwuːmən

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who manages or supervises a bede, or group of people who pray for the souls of the dead.

“The church had a team of bedeswomen who organized daily prayers for the deceased.”

Synonyms

  • bede
  • chaplain
  • prayer leader

Antonyms

  • blasphemer
  • heretic