yeomanry

[ yoh-muhn-ree ]

noun
  1. yeomen collectively.

  2. a British volunteer cavalry force, formed in 1761, originally composed largely of yeomen, that became part of the British Territorial Army in 1907.

Origin of yeomanry

1
1325–75; Middle English yemanry;see yeoman, -ry

Words Nearby yeomanry

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How to use yeomanry in a sentence

  • When both flanks were in position the main body of yeomanry dismounted and advanced towards the kopje in extended order.

    The Relief of Mafeking | Filson Young
  • This expedition was at least interesting, as again showing the really excellent work and methods of the yeomanry.

    The Relief of Mafeking | Filson Young

British Dictionary definitions for yeomanry

yeomanry

/ (ˈjəʊmənrɪ) /


noun
  1. yeomen collectively

  2. (in Britain) a volunteer cavalry force, organized in 1761 for home defence: merged into the Territorial Army in 1907

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