a member of the bodyguard of the English sovereign, instituted in 1485, which now consists of 100 men, including officers, having purely ceremonial duties. Also called Yeoman of the Royal Guard .
[ 1475-85 ]
YEOMAN OF THE GUARD
Meaning of YEOMAN OF THE GUARD in English
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012