yeoman of the guard
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yeoman of the guard

Definition of YEOMAN OF THE GUARD

: a member of a military corps attached to the British royal household that serves as ceremonial attendants of the sovereign and as warders of the Tower of London

First Known Use of YEOMAN OF THE GUARD

circa 1520

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