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Толковый словарь английского языка - legion

 
 

Legion

legion
I. noun see: legend Date: 13th century the principal unit of the Roman army comprising 3000 to 6000 foot soldiers with cavalry, a large military force, a very large number ; multitude, a national association of ex-servicemen, II. adjective Date: 1678 many, numerous
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  n. & adj. --n. 1 a division of 3,000-6,000 men, including a complement of cavalry, in the ancient Roman army. 2 a large organized body. 3 a vast host, multitude, or number. --predic.adj. great in number (his good works have been legion). Phrases and idioms American Legion (in the US) an association of ex-servicemen formed in 1919. foreign legion a body of foreign volunteers in a modern, esp. French, army. Legion of Honour a French order of distinction founded in 1802. Royal British Legion (in the UK) an association of ex-servicemen (and now women) formed in 1921. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L legio -onis f. legere choose ...
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