Synonyms
Etymology

1. yeomanry

noun. class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land.

Etymology

  • -ry (English)
  • yeoman (English)
  • yoman (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. yeomanry

noun. a British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Territorial Army.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • -ry (English)
  • yeoman (English)
  • yoman (Middle English (1100-1500))