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/ˈjoʊmənɹi/ · yeo·man·ry
noun
- A class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land. The yeomanry played a crucial role in medieval English society, providing a source of labor for the nobility.
- A British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense and later incorporated into the Territorial Army. The yeomanry units were instrumental in maintaining law and order during the Industrial Revolution.
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Did you know? The term 'yeomanry' is still used today in the United Kingdom to refer to a group of volunteer soldiers who serve in a part-time capacity.