Definition of Legion

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Legion

A body of foot soldiers and cavalry consisting of different numbers at different periods, -- from about four thousand to about six thousand men, -- the cavalry being about one tenth.

A military force; an army; military bands.

A great number; a multitude.

A group of orders inferior to a class.

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Legion Quotations

The cross of the Legion of Honor has been conferred on me. However, few escape that distinction.
John Lennon

Here is true immorality: ignorance and stupidity; the devil is nothing but this. His name is Legion.
Gustave Flaubert

It is unthinkable for a Frenchman to arrive at middle age without having syphilis and the Cross of the Legion of Honor.
Andre Gide

The people like the American Legion Post that gave us a chance to play. A place to play and a chance to play.
Dave Winfield

I was hired to do as many Boy Commando, Newsboy Legion, and Sandman stories as I could.
Gil Kane

Legion Translations

legion in Dutch is legioen
legion in German is Legion
legion in Swedish is legion

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