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)

subordinate, hireling
yeoman, freeholder

Descendants

English: yeoman
→⇒ Irish: gíománach

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