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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 34% | 6 | Large military unit | |
3 | 29% | 6 | Group with a shared characteristic — unit of Roman legion | |
Unit Of A Legion Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MANIPLE" which means:
- noun
- • A division of the roman army numbering 120 (or sometimes 60) soldiers exclusive of officers; (generally) any small body of soldiers.
- • In western christianity, an ornamental band or scarf worn upon the left arm as a part of the vestments of a priest in the roman catholic church, and sometimes the church of england.
- • A hand; a fist.
- • A handful.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The maniple was a type of ancient roman army unit."
- • "The soldiers each carried a maniple of arrows."
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New York Times07 Aug 1998 | Down 25 | |
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