legionary - use in sentences

Adjective modifier

  • Roman: Ribchester is brought to life by dramatic displays including a lifesize cavalryman and Roman legionary.

Modifies a noun

  • fortress: On a spur overlooking the River Exe a 42 acre legionary fortress was built.
  • legate: The commander is a ' legionary legate ' , always a senator.
  • soldier: On their arrival the men of the ninth had their number made up with legionary soldiers.
  • base: Finds of inscriptions from Britain reveal part of a statio network along the road from the legionary base at York to Corbridge.
  • fort: Its course was later adopted by the Romans for their military road between the legionary forts at Lincoln and York.
  • veteran: In this case the they were given to Claudius ' legionary veterans.

Adjective modifier

  • other: This means one man in every ten is chosen by drawing lots and these men are beaten or stoned to death by other legionaries.
  • retired: Colchester ( Camulodunum ) was inhabited by retired legionaries, most probably from Legion XX.
  • ordinary: Paid more than ordinary legionaries & served only 20 years.

The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.