yeomen

Meanings

• noun

  A historical term for a free land-holding farmer in medieval England.

  - "The yeomen were an important social class in medieval England."
  - "During the Peasants' Revolt, the yeomen rose up against their lords."

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Variants

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yeoman , yeomen

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Etymology

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From Old English 'geman', meaning 'household, family' + 'yeo', a common prefix meaning 'each, every'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'yeoman' is still used in some contexts today, such as in the U.S. Navy to refer to a petty officer.

2. The English longbow, which was a key weapon during the Hundred Years' War, was often manned by the yeomen.

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Related Concepts

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1. gentry: The social class above the yeomen, consisting of landed nobles and their families.

2. peasantry: The social class below the yeomen, consisting of agricultural laborers and serfs.

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Culture

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The yeomen were an integral part of medieval society, often serving as soldiers or militiamen. They were typically small landowners who provided for themselves and their families through farming. Their status and rights were protected by law, making them a significant social group.

How to Memorize "yeomen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scene from medieval England, with farmers working the land and living in their rural homes. Visualize these farmers as the yeomen, the free land-holding farmers of the time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'yeomen' with the image of a medieval farmer, working the land and providing for their family.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Yeomen: Your Everyday Men' to remember the meaning of the term.

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