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Beadsman — Bedesman, or beadsman (Med. Eng. bede, prayer, fromO. Eng. biddan, to pray; literally a man of prayer ) was generallya pensioner or almsman whose duty it was to pray for his benefactor.In Scotland there were public almsmen supported bythe king… … Wikipedia
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Derby d'Epsom — Cet article concerne une course de chevaux. Pour la toile de Théodore Géricault, voir Le Derby d Epsom. Le derby d Epsom … Wikipédia en Français
Epsom Derby — The Derby redirects here. For other uses, see Derby (disambiguation). Group 1 race Derby Stakes The Derby at Epsom, 1821 by Théodore Géricault (1791–1824) Location Epsom Downs … Wikipedia
Epsom Derby — Derby d Epsom Cet article concerne une course de chevaux. Pour la toile de Théodore Géricault, voir Le Derby d Epsom. Le derby d Epsom … Wikipédia en Français
Rathven — RATHVEN, a parish, in the county of Banff, 3½ miles (W. by S.) from Cullen; comprising the villages of Findochty, Porteasie, Portgordon, and Portnockie, the late quoad sacra parish of Buckie, and part of that of Enzie; and containing 6728… … A Topographical dictionary of Scotland
Bluegown — Blue gown , n. One of a class of paupers or pensioners, or licensed beggars, in Scotland, to whim annually on the king s birthday were distributed certain alms, including a blue gown; a beadsman. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
English Triple Crown Winners — The English Triple Crown Winners is a competition for thouroghbreads.The English Triple Crown consists of the 2,000 Guineas (at 1 mile), the Epsom Derby (at 1 ½ miles), and the St. Leger Stakes (at 1 mile 6 furlongs and 127 yds) although the… … Wikipedia
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Beadman — This interesting and long established surname is of early medieval English origin, and belongs to that sizeable group of early European surnames that were gradually created from the habitual use of nicknames. These nicknames were originally given … Surnames reference
