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yeomanry

/yoh-muhn-ree/US // ˈyoʊ mən ri //UK // (ˈjəʊmənrɪ) //

骑士团,骑士队,骑士精神,骑士

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : yeomen collectively.
    • : a British volunteer cavalry force, formed in 1761, originally composed largely of yeomen, that became part of the British Territorial Army in 1907.

Examples

  • This decline, not surprisingly, has engendered a dour mood among much of the yeomanry.

  • The Yeomanry: In neo-feudalist California, the biggest losers tend to be the old private sector middle class.

  • It is said that the old yews which are found in country churchyards were planted in order to supply the yeomanry with bows.'

  • In ten minutes Major Streatfeild had his horse packed and saddled and was off to the Yeomanry camp.

  • The enemy opened fire without delay, so the Yeomanry had to make a wide detour.

  • When both flanks were in position the main body of Yeomanry dismounted and advanced towards the kopje in extended order.

  • This expedition was at least interesting, as again showing the really excellent work and methods of the Yeomanry.