yeoman in Irish
yeoman in Irish is gíománach — yeoman means historically, a farmer who owned and worked his own modest plot of land, ranking as a respectable commoner.
yeoman in Irish
gíománach
A subordinate, deputy, aide, or assistant.
What does "yeoman" mean?
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noun Historically, a farmer who owned and worked his own modest plot of land, ranking as a respectable commoner.
"The yeoman farmers of the region formed the backbone of the local militia."
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noun A dependable, hardworking person who does solid, unglamorous service — often in the phrase "yeoman's work" or "yeoman service".
"The volunteers did yeoman's work clearing debris after the storm."
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noun A ceremonial attendant to the British monarch, as in "Yeoman of the Guard".
"The Yeomen of the Guard still wear their traditional Tudor uniforms at state occasions."
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yeoman in a sentence
- The yeoman farmers of the region formed the backbone of the local militia.
- The volunteers did yeoman's work clearing debris after the storm.
- The Yeomen of the Guard still wear their traditional Tudor uniforms at state occasions.
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What is "yeoman" in Irish?
"yeoman" in Irish is gíománach. yeoman means: Historically, a farmer who owned and worked his own modest plot of land, ranking as a respectable commoner.
How do you use "yeoman" in a sentence?
Example: "The yeoman farmers of the region formed the backbone of the local militia." In Irish, "yeoman" is gíománach.
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