yeoman
/ˈjəʊmən/noun
उच्चारण योमन
(पुराने समय में) अपनी ज़मीन का मालिक किसान, छोटा ज़मींदार
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(in the past) a farmer who owned and worked on his own land
(पुराने समय में) अपनी ज़मीन का मालिक किसान, छोटा ज़मींदार
- The yeomen of England formed the backbone of the old army.
- A yeoman in the village owned thirty acres and ploughed them himself.
- A yeoman of the seventeenth century could vote because he owned his land.
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- The novel describes a yeoman who works hard to pay off his debts.
- Many yeomen sent their sons to school to improve the family's position.
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a Yeoman of the Guard, one of the guards at the Tower of London
(टावर ऑफ़ लंदन का) रक्षक
- The yeomen at the Tower wear a red and gold uniform.
- Each yeoman of the guard carries a ceremonial halberd at state events.
- Visitors to the Tower of London enjoy talking to a yeoman about its history.
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- A yeoman led the tour group past the Crown Jewels.
- The yeoman in the scarlet coat posed for photographs outside the gate.
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yeoman service
(old-fashioned, British) very good and loyal help over a long period
लंबे समय तक की गई निष्ठापूर्ण सेवा
- The old car has done yeoman service for twenty years.
do yeoman service
to give long and useful service
लंबी और बहुमूल्य सेवा करना
- The old teacher did yeoman service to the school for forty years.
- This dictionary has done me yeoman service.