yoman
Middle English
Alternative forms
- yeman, ȝeman, ȝimman
Etymology
Of obscure origin. Possibly from Old English *ġēamann, related to Old Frisian gāmann (“villager”), Middle Dutch goyman (“arbitrator”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /jɛːman/, /jɔːman/
Noun
yoman (plural yomen)
- subordinate, hireling
- yeoman, freeholder
Descendants
- English: yeoman