yeomanly

[yoh-muhn-lee]

yeo·man·ly

[yoh-muhn-lee]
adjective
1.
of the condition or rank of a yeoman.
2.
pertaining to or befitting a yeoman; loyal, staunch, sturdy, etc.
adverb
3.
like or as befits a yeoman.

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Yeomanly is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English yemanly. See yeoman, -ly
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yeomanly (ˈjəʊmənlɪ)
 
adj
1.  of, relating to, or like a yeoman
2.  having the virtues attributed to yeomen, such as staunchness, loyalty, and courage
 
adv
3.  in a yeomanly manner, as in being brave, staunch, or loyal

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