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mercenary

2 entries found.



Main Entry:
1mer·ce·nary Listen to the pronunciation of 1mercenary
Pronunciation:
\ˈmər-sə-ˌner-ē, -ne-rē\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural mer·ce·nar·ies
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin mercenarius, irregular from merced-, merces wages — more at mercy
Date:
14th century
: one that serves merely for wages; especially : a soldier hired into foreign service


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