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1. (n.) yeomanry
yeomen collectively.
2. yeomanry
a British volunteer cavalry force, formed in 1761.
Etymology: (1325–75)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) yeomanry
class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land
2. (noun) yeomanry
a British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Territorial Army
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) yeomanry
the position or rank of a yeoman
2. (noun) yeomanry
the collective body of yeomen, or freeholders
3. (noun) yeomanry
the yeomanry cavalry
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. yeomanry
name given to a cavalry volunteer force the members of which provide their own horses and uniforms, with a small allowance from the Government, which is increased when called out.
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