Legionary

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:50:34

Le"gion*a*ry (?), a. [L.legionarius: cf. F. l'egionnaire.]

Belonging to a legion; consisting of a legion or legions, or of an indefinitely great number; as, legionary soldiers; a legionary force.

"The legionary body of error."

Sir T. Browne.

 

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Le"gion*a*ry (?), n.; pl. Legionaries ().

A member of a legion.

Milton.

 

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