Definitionn. class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land
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A wave of military enthusiasm arose throughout the empire, and as the formation of a seventh division practically drained the mother-country of trained men, a scheme for the employment of amateur soldiers was formulated, resulting in the despatch of Imperial Yeomanry and Volunteer contingents, which proved one of the most striking features of the South African campaign. [Please select]
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The little town of Priorton spruced itself up for its yeomanry weeks, and was all agog, as it never was at any other time. [Please select]
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It was a delightful chance to Chrissy, this brief transplanting into the flourishing, cheerful town-house, amid the glowing gaiety of the yeomanry weeks. [Please select]
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"Tynie is sure to go to South Africa with his Yeomanry," she continued at last. [Please select]
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Yeomanry corps and bodies of militia had been quartered in the county for months, and many acts of tyranny had been committed. [Please select]
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Let me briefly sketch the amazing creation: A century ago the strength and power of England was based upon her yeomanry. [Please select]
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