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yeoman

noun as in worker

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These yeomen remained committed to Protestant liberty and the defense of community members.

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The rise of the yeoman class in Britain was particularly critical in foreshadowing the evolution of America.

All this suggests what could be seen as the proletarianization of the yeoman class.

This low turnout is remarkable given how unfavorably Obama is viewed by much of the yeoman class.

It is small, fits easily in a standard kitchen utility drawer, and does yeoman duty when called upon.

Dorothy led Jack off to the stable, and the half-frozen yeoman turned in to enjoy his cheerful fire.

But during the retreat he led the van and did yeoman service in restoring order among the disheartened troops.

Thorstein was the yeoman who dwelt there & he gave them shelter and good cheer for the night, and there they slept in good beds.

Then all who were present fell to laughing, so that the yeoman sat himself down again.

Up to this moment Meadows had treated Mr. Clinton with a marked deference, as from yeoman to gentleman.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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