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Meaning of
yeomanry
in English
yeomanry
us
//ˈjoʊ.mən.ri//
uk
//ˈjəʊ.mən.ri//
#uncommon
Definitions
Noun
a
class
of
land-owning
farmers
(
historical
context
)
The
yeomanry
played
a
significant
role
in
medieval
England's
agricultural
economy
.
a
British
cavalry
force
(
for
home
defense
)
The
British
government
mobilized
the
yeomanry
to
defend
against
potential
invasions
.