单词 | Yeoman of the Guard |
释义 | Yeoman of the Guardnoun 1A member of the British sovereign’s bodyguard, first established by Henry VII, now having only ceremonial duties and wearing Tudor dress as uniform. Also called beefeater.The Yeomen of the Guard, with their red robes and long spears, stood at attention....
1.1Used erroneously to refer to a Yeoman Warder.The Yeomen Warders are often incorrectly referred to as Yeomen of the Guard, which is actually a distinct corps of Royal Bodyguards. |
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