Jack Cade

We will that all men know we blame not all the lords, nor all those that are about the king's person, nor all gentlemen nor yeomen, nor all men of law, nor all bishops, nor all priests, but all such as may be found guilty by just and true inquiry and by the law.

English Activist

Elvis Mitchell

It's more dangerous to be a friend or relative of Jackie Chan in the star's movies than it is to play the third yeoman on a 'Star Trek' episode.

American Critic

Jack Adams

A chief petty officer taught me shorthand, which got me promoted to yeoman first class.

Canadian Athlete

In historical context, 'yeoman' refers to a social status between peasants and the gentry.

Social Status

Yeomen held their land as 'freeholders', meaning they owned it outright, without feudal duties.

Freehold Tenure

The term emphasizes strong work ethic and reliability in executing tasks or duties effectively.

Work Ethic

It's often used to acknowledge contributions that might not be obvious but are important.

Unnoticed Effort

A yeoman in the military is not a high-ranking official but holds an essential role.

Military Rank

In the navy, 'yeoman' implies administrative, clerical, or logistical work, not combat.

Administrative Tasks

Yeomen of the Guard wear distinctive red and gold uniforms, a tradition for many centuries.

Iconic Uniform

The Yeomen of the Guard perform ceremonial duties and have a role in historical pageantry.

Ceremonial Role

 and his attempt to pay for it by debasing the coinage led to constant inflation. The lords and landowners responded by removing access to common pastures and turning the peasant population into beggars. Beggars who would soon become yeomen farmers. The enclosures made farming more efficient, and created a labor surplus

Yeoman

Social Status

Freehold Tenure

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