yoman

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Of obscure origin. Possibly from Old English *ġēamann, related to Old Frisian gāmann (“villager”), Middle Dutch goyman (“arbitrator”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈjɛːman/, /ˈjɔːman/

Noun

yoman (plural yomen)

  1. subordinate, hireling
  2. yeoman, freeholder

Descendants

  • English: yeoman
  • →⇒ Irish: gíománach
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