1. a string of beads used for counting prayers, especially in the Catholic tradition; a rosary
Usage: often capitalized when referring to the Catholic prayer beads; archaic or formal usage
2. a list of names of people to be prayed for, especially the dead; a roll of honor or remembrance
Usage: archaic; historical usage

Examples

• She fingered her beadroll while reciting the Ave Maria.
• The monastery kept a beadroll of all the deceased monks.
• During the service, the priest read from the beadroll of the faithful departed.
• Medieval nuns would use a beadroll to keep track of their daily prayers.
• The church maintained a beadroll for members to request prayers for their loved ones.