yeomanly

1 of 2

adverb

yeo·​man·​ly ˈyō-mən-lē How to pronounce yeomanly (audio)
archaic
: in a manner befitting a yeoman : bravely

yeomanly

2 of 2

adjective

1
: of, relating to, or having the rank of a yeoman
2
: becoming or suitable to a yeoman : sturdy, loyal
yeomanly surveillance efforts

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of yeomanly was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Yeomanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yeomanly. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

yeomanly

adjective
yeo·​man·​ly
ˈyō-mən-lē
: becoming to a yeoman : sturdy, loyal
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