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The most common interpretation of their name was that because during the plagues, they were regarded with envy since they received more meat rations than anyone else (since they were royal guards.)
However, some etymologists believe that the word is a corruption of the Old English word "hláf-æta" or servant, particularly, it seems, a royal servant; although the Oxford Dictionary of English states that the word is derived from a derogatory 17th century term for a "well-fed servant". This would lend support to the first explanation, since the Great Plague occurred between 1664-1666.
Zula Muller
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What is the full name of the 'Beefeaters'?
Yeoman Warders. Beefeaters is only a nickname.
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What is Passover celebrated with?
Beefeaters
What are the guards called in England?
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beefeaters
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beefeaters
Who can I ask to get information on the Tower of London?
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because they were
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Yeoman or Beefeaters.
