Noun
/ˈjoʊ.mən ˈwɔːr.dər/
A yeoman warder, often colloquially known as a "beefeater," is a member of the Yeoman Warders of Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London. Historically, yeoman warders were responsible for guarding the Tower and its prisoners, as well as the Crown Jewels. In contemporary use, the term refers to the ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London, where they also serve as tour guides.
Frequency of Use: The term "yeoman warder" is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation but may be encountered frequently in discussions related to British history, historical sites, or tourism in London. It is more commonly encountered in written contexts or formal speeches than in casual oral language.
The yeoman warder gave us a fascinating tour of the Tower of London.
El yeoman warder nos dio un fascinante tour de la Torre de Londres.
Many tourists are eager to take photos with the yeoman warder in his traditional uniform.
Muchos turistas están ansiosos por tomarse fotos con el yeoman warder en su uniforme tradicional.
The yeoman warder's stories about the Tower's history captivated the visitors.
Las historias del yeoman warder sobre la historia de la Torre cautivaron a los visitantes.
While "yeoman warder" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, the concept can connect to certain expressions related to guardianship, duty, or service.
To be a good yeoman.
Ser un buen yeoman.
(This means to fulfill one's duty or responsibilities wholeheartedly, akin to a loyal servant.)
To guard like a yeoman.
Proteger como un yeoman.
(This implies being vigilant and responsible in protecting something or someone.)
An honest yeoman's work.
El trabajo de un honesto yeoman.
(This phrase refers to diligent and trustworthy work, rooted in historical connotations of the yeoman's role.)
The term "yeoman" has its roots in Old English "geoman," meaning a servant or freeholder. The word "warden" comes from Middle English "warden," from Old French "guardiens," meaning a watchman or guardian. The combination "yeoman warder" signifies a guardian of the yeoman class, particularly in a ceremonial context relating to the Tower of London.
Synonyms:
- Beefeater (colloquial term)
- Guardian
- Keeper
Antonyms:
- Intruder
- Trespasser
- Opponent