| 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 |
| Main Entry: | soldier of fortune |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | hired soldier |
Synonyms: |
condottiere, free companion, freelance, hired gun, hireling, legionnaire, mercenary, professional soldier, soldier for hire |