Phrase guide

yeoman of the guard

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A member of the British ruler's personal guard.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Holonym: royal household

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: yeoman, beefeater

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bodyguard, escort

History

Etymology

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