yeomanry (Meaning)
yeomanry (n)
class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land
a British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Territorial Army
yeomanry (n.)
The position or rank of a yeoman.
The collective body of yeomen, or freeholders.
The yeomanry cavalry.
A British volunteer cavalry force, growing out of a royal regiment of fox hunters raised by Yorkshire gentlemen in 1745 to fight the Pretender, Charles Edward. The members furnish their own horses, have fourteen days' annual camp training, and receive pay and allowance when on duty. In 1901 the name was altered to imperial yeomanry in recognition of the services of the force in the Boer war. See Army organization, above.
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yeomanry Sentence Examples
- The yeomanry cavalry assembled on the village green, their lances glinting in the sunlight.
- The yeomen of the castle were responsible for its upkeep and defense.
- The yeomanry fought bravely in the Battle of Agincourt, their arrows decimating the French ranks.
- The yeomanry of Kent played a crucial role in suppressing the Peasants' Revolt.
- The yeomanry class formed the backbone of medieval English society.
- The yeomanry were often small landowners or farmers who held their land directly from the king.
- The yeomanry were expected to provide military service in times of war.
- The yeomanry were often well-equipped and skilled in archery and horsemanship.
- The yeomanry declined in importance after the introduction of firearms.
- The yeomanry legacy can still be seen in the names of many English villages and towns, such as Yeomanstown and Yeovil.
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class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land, a British volunteer cavalry force organized in 1761 for home defense later incorporated into the Terri
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The yeomanry cavalry assembled on the village green, their lances glinting in the sunlight.
The yeomen of the castle were responsible for its upkeep and defense.
The yeomanry fought bravely in the Battle of Agincourt, their arrows decimating the French ranks.
The yeomanry of Kent played a crucial role in suppressing the Peasants' Revolt.
