Definitions

1. noun

A person who fulfils a specific duty or role, especially in a naval or military context; a skilled craftsman or expert in a particular trade.

“The ship’s yeoman was responsible for maintaining the vessel’s supplies and equipment.”

2. noun

A member of a group of English freemen who held land from the lord of the manor in the Middle Ages.

“The yeoman class played a significant role in the development of English society during the feudal period.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a yeoman; skilled or expert in a particular trade.

“The yeoman craftsman spent years perfecting his woodworking skills.”