soldier of misfortune

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1. 1

   Someone who, despite their efforts or intentions, is unlucky or unfortunate, especially a…

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

   • "Would you like to hear the annals of a soldier of misfortune, before you go to see, on his behalf, the Maréchal of France?"
   • "Are you ready to be a soldier of misfortune?"
   • He was forced to digest the fact that a career as a soldier of fortune might result in his becoming a soldier of misfortune!

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