Yeomanry Definition & Meaning
yeomanry
- noun
- 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
"Yeomanry" in song lyrics
See how yeomanry is used in real songs:
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"ayrshire yeomanry"
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"ayrsgire yeomanry"
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Words that rhyme with yeomanry
Usage tips for "yeomanry"
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