Definition of soldier of fortune Soldier of fortune

sol•dier of for•tune

We found 4 definitions of soldier of fortune from 3 different sources.

What does soldier of fortune mean?

Noun
soldier of fortune - a person hired to fight for another country than their own
		mercenary
		adventurer, venturer a person who enjoys taking risks

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soldier of fortune (Noun)
A non-commissioned soldier willing to serve any state or person who will hire him; a mercenary.
soldier of fortune (Noun)
Hence, a person willing to work for or ally himself with any person or institution who will take him on.

soldier of fortune
During the frequent wars which occurred in Italy, before the military profession became so generally prevalent in Europe, it was usual for men of enterprise and reputation to offer their services to the different states that were engaged. They were originally called condottieri, or leaders of reputation. They afterwards extended their sphere of action, and under the title of soldiers of fortune, sought for employment in every country or state that would pay them.

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