Yeomanlike

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling a yeoman or yeoman's work: brave and stout

    "The small orchestra played superbly under Wikman's direction; of special note is David Schrader's yeomanlike service on the harpsichord."

Adverb
  1. 1
    In the manner of a yeoman; bravely and stoutly

    "One by one the archers, stepping forward, delivered their shafts yeomanlike and bravely."

Synonyms

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yeomanlyyeomanlyyeomanly

Example

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"The small orchestra played superbly under Wikman's direction; of special note is David Schrader's yeomanlike service on the harpsichord."

Etymology

From yeoman + -like.

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