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yeoman
UK /ˈjəʊ.mən/ US /ˈjoʊ.mən/
noun 5name 2
Collocations
4ADJ.
other
VERB + YEOMAN
derived
YEOMAN + NOUN
farmer
PREP.
from, in
Definitions
noun
1
An official providing honorable service in a royal or high noble household, ranking between a squire and a page. Especially, a yeoman of the guard, a member of a ceremonial bodyguard to the UK monarch (not to be confused with a Yeoman Warde
2
A dependable, diligent, or loyal worker or someone who does a great service.
3
A former class of small freeholders who farm their own land; a commoner of good standing.
This model of production costs might alternatively be derived from a yeoman farmer model, in which households supply goods directly[.]
4
A subordinate, deputy, aide, or assistant.
5
A Yeoman Warder.
name
1
A surname originating as an occupation.
2
A town in Jefferson Township, Carroll County, Indiana, United States.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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This model of production costs might alternatively be derived from a yeoman farmer model, in which households supply goods directly[.]
Wiktionary02
He had a yeoman, but no other servants at that time, because it pleased him to ride that way.
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