HyperDic: yeomanry

English > 2 senses of the word yeomanry:
NOUNgroupyeomanryclass of small freeholders who cultivated their own land
groupyeomanrya British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Territorial Army
English > yeomanry: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningClass of small freeholders who cultivated their own land.
Broaderclass, stratum, social class, socio-economic classPeople having the same social, economic, or educational status
English > yeomanry: 2 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningA British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Territorial Army.
Part ofTerritorial ArmyBritish unit of nonprofessional soldiers organized for the defense of Great Britain
Broaderhome guardA volunteer unit formed to defend the homeland while the regular army is fighting elsewhere

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