Where does “legionry” come from?
legionry (English) comes from English ry — A test pattern consisting of a repeating character string alternating letters R and Y, used to test five-level teleprinter and radioteletype (RTTY) systems.
legionry (English): A body of legions; legions collectively
Definitions
- A body of legions; legions collectively
Ancestry of “legionry”, step by step
legionry traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English ry
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ry | A test pattern consisting of a repeating character string alternating letters R and Y, used to test five-level teleprinter and radioteletype (RTTY) systems |
via English Legion
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Legion | Numerous; vast; very great in number |