English Explanatory Dictionary

soldier of misfortune

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Someone who, despite their efforts or intentions, is unlucky or unfortunate, especially a soldier.

Word forms

soldier of misfortune soldiers of misfortune

Etymology

A jocular play on soldier of fortune.

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