Yeoman

Pronunciation: /ˈjoʊmən/

Definitions of yeoman

noun a servant in a royal or noble household, ranking between a sergeant and a groom or a squire and a page

Example Sentences

A1 The yeoman worked hard in the fields all day.

A2 The yeoman was known for his honesty and integrity.

B1 The yeoman managed the estate for the lord.

B2 The yeoman was skilled in archery and swordsmanship.

C1 The yeoman was a trusted advisor to the king.

C2 The yeoman's loyalty to his country was unwavering.

Examples of yeoman in a Sentence

formal The yeoman on the estate was responsible for overseeing the agricultural work.

informal My neighbor is a yeoman farmer and grows the best vegetables in town.

slang I heard he's a real yeoman when it comes to fixing cars.

figurative She was a yeoman in her efforts to improve the community.

Grammatical Forms of yeoman

• past tense: yeomened
• plural: yeomen
• comparative: more yeoman
• superlative: most yeoman
• present tense: yeomans
• future tense: will yeoman
• perfect tense: have yeomened
• continuous tense: is yeomanning
• singular: yeoman
• positive degree: yeoman
• infinitive: to yeoman
• gerund: yeomanning
• participle: yeomaned

Origin and Evolution of yeoman

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'yeoman' originated in Middle English from the Old English term 'geong man' which meant 'young man'. It later evolved to refer to a commoner who owned and cultivated his own land.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'yeoman' came to represent a social class of small landowners ranking below the gentry. In modern usage, it can refer to someone who works in a skilled or respected profession, such as a yeoman of the guard or a yeoman warder.