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

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  1. a. Belonging to a legion; consisting of a legion or legions, or of an indefinitely great number; as, legionary soldiers; a legionary force.
  2. n. A member of a legion.
  3. n. a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)
  4. 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. A member of a legion. Milton.
  5. Belonging to a legion; consisting of a legion or legions, or ofan indefinitely great number; as, legionary soldiers; a legionaryforce. "The legionary body of error." Sir T. Browne.
  6. n:100 n a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)