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legionary

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1. legionary - Noun

2. legionary - Adjective

Meaning

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

A member of a legion.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Legionary life is beautiful, not because of riches, partying or the acquisition of luxury, but because of the noble comradeship which binds all Legionaries in a sacred brotherhood of struggle. Corneliu Zelea Codreanu

Which was first, is it darkness, is it light? Or Adam, when he existed, on what day was he created? Or under the earth's surface, what the foundation? He who is a legionary will receive no instruction. Taliesin

Hand weapons were the main weapons of the ancients; it is with his short sword that the legionary conquered the world. It is with the Macedonian lance that Alexander conquered Asia. Napoleon Bonaparte

When I write a word in English, a simple one, such as, say, 'chief,' I have unwittingly ushered a querulous horde into the room. The Roman legionary is there, shaking his cap, or head, and Andy Capp is there, slouching in his signature working man's headgear. Geraldine Brooks

At that time this military tribune was usually the commander of a legionary cohort or an ala of auxiliary cavalry. Source: Internet

Domestic Roman policy Affiliation with the army During his reign as emperor, Caracalla raised the annual pay of an average legionary from 2000 sesterces (500 denarii ) to 3000 sesterces (675 denarii). Source: Internet

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