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Yeomanry Definition & Meaning

yeomanry
noun
  1. class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land
  2. a British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Territorial Army

"Yeomanry" in song lyrics

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  • "ayrshire yeomanry"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ayrsgire yeomanry"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does yeomanry mean?
class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land a British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Territorial Army
What part of speech is yeomanry?
Yeomanry is a noun.
How many definitions does yeomanry have?
Yeomanry has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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