yeoman of the guard
noun phrase
: a member of a military corps attached to the British royal household that serves as ceremonial attendants of the sovereign
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1520, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of yeoman of the guard was
circa 1520
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“Yeoman of the guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yeoman%20of%20the%20guard. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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