yeoman (yo'man), a common man of a reputable class.
Ypsilanti (ip'se-lan'te), a celebrated Greek patriot who in 1820 became a leader in the movement for Greek independence.
Yulelog (yool'-log') a large log of wood, formerly put on the hearth on Christmas Eve, as the foundation of the fire. It was brought in with much ceremony.
zeal (zel), enthusiasm.
zone (zon), girdle.
Zutphen (zut'fen), a town in the Netherlands. Sir Philip Sidney was wounded before it in 1586.