Dictionary entry

Legionary

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Le″gion‐a‐ry (–ā̍‐ry̆), a. [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.