Yeomanly
of the condition or rank of a yeoman.
pertaining to or befitting a yeoman; loyal, staunch, st-rdy, etc.
like or as befits a yeoman.
historical examples
history of english humour, vol. 1 (of 2) alfred guy kingan l’estrange
adjective
of, relating to, or like a yeoman
having the virtues attributed to yeomen, such as staunchness, loyalty, and courage
adverb
in a yeomanly manner, as in being brave, staunch, or loyal
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