legionnaire
(often initial capital letter) a member of the American Legion.
a member of any legion; legionary.
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How to use legionnaire in a sentence
It took years to train a legionnaire and a lot of money to equip an army and keep it in the field.
Security | Poul William AndersonAfter this whisper, the legionnaire drew back, his look asking for an answer by nod or shake of the head.
A Soldier of the Legion | C. N. WilliamsonThen he raised his eyes and fixed them upon the legionnaire as if wondering how far he might be in his colonel's confidence.
A Soldier of the Legion | C. N. WilliamsonThe unpardonable sin of a deserting legionnaire is to rob France of the uniform lent him for his soldiering.
A Soldier of the Legion | C. N. WilliamsonAnd a legionnaire has no business with women, even as friends.
A Soldier of the Legion | C. N. Williamson
British Dictionary definitions for legionnaire
/ (ˌliːdʒəˈnɛə) /
(often capital) a member of certain military forces or associations, such as the French Foreign Legion or the British Legion
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