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centurion

[ sen-toor-ee-uhn, -tyoor- ]

noun

  1. (in the ancient Roman army) the commander of a century.
  2. Centurion, Military. any one of various British battle tanks in service from 1945 to 1967.


centurion

/ ²õÉ›²Ôˈ³ÙÂáÊŠÉ™°ùɪə²Ô /

noun

  1. the officer commanding a Roman century
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of centurion1

First recorded in 1225–75; Middle English, from Latin ³¦±ð²Ô³Ù³Ü°ù¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ³¦±ð²Ô³Ù³Ü°ù¾±Å ), equivalent to centur(ia) century + -¾±Å²Ô- -ion
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of centurion1

C14: from Latin ³¦±ð²Ô³Ù³Ü°ù¾±Å, from centuria century
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He reached 100 in just 124 games in the competition, which is 17 games quicker than any other centurion in Premier League history.

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A battle-hardened Test centurion with five Six Nations titles to his name, O'Mahony also knew better than to big up Ireland's chances with three games still remaining.

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First-innings centurion Ravindra hit six fours in his unbeaten 39 and was named player of the match, while Young hit the winning runs with his seventh four as he finished on 48.

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Their task is made all the harder by the loss of Duckett, one of England’s best players of spin and centurion in the first innings.

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With England captain Harry Kane approaching his 100th England appearance, it's time to test your knowledge of the other male Three Lions centurions.

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