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Noun yeoman has 2 senses
  1. yeoman, yeoman of the guard, beefeater - officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
    --1 is a kind of bodyguard, escort
  2. yeoman - in former times was free and cultivated his own land
    --2 is a kind of
    freeholder

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Yeoman

Noun:

  1. A person holding a rank in the British navy, usually below that of a commissioned officer.
    • Example sentence: The yeoman faithfully served on the ship, assisting the officers in various administrative tasks.
  2. A landowner of small to medium-sized agricultural property in feudal times.
    • Example sentence: The yeoman worked hard on his farm, providing for his family and contributing to the local community.

Adjective:

  1. Pertaining to or characteristic of a yeoman.
    • Example sentence: His yeoman qualities shone through as he took charge of the situation, displaying great determination and resourcefulness.
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