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¹yeomanly

adverb yeo·man·ly \-lē\

Definition of YEOMANLY

archaic

: in a manner befitting a yeoman : bravely

14th century

adjective

: of, relating to, or having the rank of a yeoman

: becoming or suitable to a yeoman : sturdy, loyal <yeomanly surveillance efforts>

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