| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | hired soldier |
| Synonyms: | condottiere, free companion, freelance, hired gun, hireling, legionnaire, mercenary, professional soldier, soldier for hire |
| Main Entry: | mercenary |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who fights, kills for money |
| Synonyms: | hireling, legionnaire, merc, professional soldier, slave, soldier of fortune, warrior |