yeoman

noun/joʊmən/

Frequency rank: #17,052 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a person who performs hard, reliable work or service, often in a supporting role; historically, a freeholder or attendant of a noble household.

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Example sentence

The castle was guarded by yeoman service from loyal soldiers who worked tirelessly through the night.

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