Plural of yeoman
irregular plural
The plural of yeoman is yeomen.
Forms of yeoman
| Singular | yeoman /ˈjəʊ.mən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | yeomen /ˈjəʊmən/ |
| Countable | countable |
Yeomen in a sentence
- Two squires stand by the bedhead and two yeomen of the guard at the foot.1962, Lawrence Wright, Warm & Snug:The History of the Bed, Routledge & K.Paul; quoted in “Straw mattresses, chaff beds, palliasses, ticks…. From the entry bedstaff
- The fabrics he bought–buffin, sackcloth, rash, jean fustian and milan fustian, durance–were modestly priced, affordable by the merchants and well-to-do yeomen of the town.2013 September 27, Drea Leed, “William Wray, Haberdasher”, in Lizapalooza: Historic Costume Research, Recreation, and Ruminations…. From the entry buffin
- Yeomen of the Provision Department, young Lords destitute of petulant volubility, Aldermen, Mayors, even Lords Mayors and Ladies Mayoresses—omnes eodem cogimur—quo George III.-quo dives Tullus et Ancus.1910 February, C. R. L. Fletcher, "The Lord Mayor's Visit to Oxford in 1826" The Cornhill Magazine Vol. XXVIII, No. 164 n.s., p.269. From the entry Ladies Mayoresses
Meaning of yeoman
- noun An official providing honorable service in a royal or high noble household, ranking between a squire and a page. Especially, a yeoman of the guard, a member of a ceremonial bodyguard to the UK monarch (not to be confused with a Yeoman Warder).
- noun A dependable, diligent, or loyal worker or someone who does a great service.
- noun A former class of small freeholders who farm their own land; a commoner of good standing.
Nouns ending in -man: plural -men
Questions about the plural of yeoman
- What is the plural of yeoman?
- The plural of yeoman is yeomen.
- Is yeoman countable?
- Yeoman is a countable noun.
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