plural mercenaries
Definition of mercenary
(Entry 1 of 2)
: one that serves merely for wages
especially
: a soldier hired into foreign service
mercenaries who guaranteed the success of the rebellion — B. F. Reilly
mercenary
adjectiveDefinition of mercenary (Entry 2 of 2)
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