The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MYRMIDON
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What does MYRMIDON mean?
MYRMIDON noun- A soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity (sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc).