mercenary

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The tie as an accessory is thought to date back to the 17th century when the French copied a neckscarf from Croatian mercenaries fighting on behalf of Louis XIV's army.

From Barron's

Instead it has sought closer ties with Russia - and Russian mercenaries have been brought in to deal with the insecurity affecting several countries in the vast Sahel region.

From BBC

He was by no means sure that what he called the “timid & mercenary” North could restore the Union, but he was determined to do all that he could for that cause.

From The Wall Street Journal

The messages also warned against co-operating with what it described as "terrorist mercenaries" - an act it said would constitute treason.

From BBC

It has hired Russian mercenaries to tackle the insecurity, though large parts of the country remain outside government control.

From BBC