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): /ˈjɛːman/, /ˈjɔːman/

Noun

yoman (plural yomen)

1. subordinate, hireling
2. yeoman, freeholder

Descendants

• English: yeoman
• →⇒ Irish: gíománach