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1legionary

adjective le·gion·ary \ˈlē-jə-ˌner-ē, -ˌne-rē\

Definition of LEGIONARY

:  of, relating to, or constituting a legion
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Origin of LEGIONARY

Middle English legyonary, from Latin legionarius, from legion-, legio
First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with LEGIONARY

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2legionary

noun

: a soldier who is a member of a legion

plural legionar·ies

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