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yeomanly

American  
[yoh-muhn-lee] / ˈyoʊ mən li /

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 British  
/ ˈjəʊmənlɪ /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or like a yeoman

  2. having the virtues attributed to yeomen, such as staunchness, loyalty, and courage

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adverb

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

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Etymology

Origin of yeomanly

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

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