yeomanly

[yoh-muh n-lee]

adjective

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

adverb

like or as befits a yeoman.

Origin of yeomanly

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

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Historical Examples of yeomanly

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.
History of English Humour, Vol. 1 (of 2)
Alfred Guy Kingan L'Estrange

British Dictionary definitions for yeomanly

yeomanly

adjective

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

adverb

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

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