yeoman of the guard

noun

1. a member of the bodyguard of the English sovereign, instituted in 1485, which now consists of 100 men, including officers, having purely ceremonial duties.

yeoman of the guard

noun

1. a member of the bodyguard ( Yeomen of the Guard ) of the English monarch. This unit was founded in 1485 and now retains ceremonial functions only

Word History and Origins

Origin of yeoman of the guard¹

First recorded in 1475–85