yoman
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Middle English[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Of obscure origin. Possibly from Old English *ġēamann, related to Old Frisian gāmann (“villager”), Middle Dutch goyman (“arbitrator”).
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
yoman (plural yomen)
- subordinate, hireling
- yeoman, freeholder