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yeoman's service

or yeoman service

noun

  1. good, useful, or workmanlike service:

    His trusty sword did him yeoman's service.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of yeoman's service1

First recorded in 1595–1605

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Example Sentences

During the entire campaign the regiment of Colonel Duffi did yeomans service.

The Cape has indeed done yeomans service to the English-speaking world.

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