yeomanry

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Pronunciation

/ˈjoʊmənɹi/ (US)

Definition of yeomanry

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(historical)A class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land.

“The enfranchised yeomanry began to feel an instinct for dominion.”

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noun

(historical)A class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land.

“The enfranchised yeomanry began to feel an instinct for dominion.”
A British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense and later incorporated into the Territorial Army.

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From Middle English ȝemanry, yemandry, yema[n]ri, yemanrye, yomandrye, yomanry; equivalent to yeoman + -ry.

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