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Webster 1913 Edition


Legionary

Le′gion-a-ry

(-ā̍-ry̆)
,
Adj.
[L.
legionarius
: cf. F.
légionnaire
.]
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.

Le′gion-a-ry

(lē′jŭn-ā̍-ry̆)
,
Noun.
;
pl.
Legionaries
(-rĭz)
.
A member of a legion.
Milton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Legionary

LE'GIONARY

, a.
1.
Relating to a legion or to legions.
2.
Consisting of a legion or of legions; as a legionary force.
3.
Containing a great number; as a legionary body of errors.

LE'GIONARY

,
Noun.
One of a legion.