yeomanly

[ yoh-muhn-lee ]

adjective

1. of the condition or rank of a yeoman.
2. pertaining to or befitting a yeoman; loyal, staunch, sturdy, etc.

adverb

1. like or as befits a yeoman.

yeomanly

/ ˈjəʊmənlɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or like a yeoman
2. having the virtues attributed to yeomen, such as staunchness, loyalty, and courage

adverb

1. in a yeomanly manner, as in being brave, staunch, or loyal

Word History and Origins

Origin of yeomanly¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, yeomanly is from the Middle English word yemanly. See yeoman, -ly

Example Sentences

I warrant you he's as yeomanly a man as you shall see; mark you, masters, here's a plain honest man without welt or guard.

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