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Latest post Sat, Oct 30 2004 8:21 AM by Manohonor. 2 replies.
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Manohonor  +  52785 Sat, 30 Oct 04 08:21 AM
What does 'merc' word mean?

YOU DON"T EXPECT THESE MERCS TO HAVE ANY HONOR, ANY CODE.
(The chronicles of Riddick)

Thanks in advance.

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CalifJim  +  52787 Sat, 30 Oct 04 08:54 AM
It sounds to me like a made-up word that requires the context of the science fiction story it comes from before any real meaning can be assigned to it. Most likely, it means mercenary soldier. That's my guess.

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Manohonor, 5 yr 24 days ago
Great, CalifJim, it's exactly a mercenary soldier!

Thanks.

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