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Trojan
trojan
adj. & n. --adj. of or relating to ancient Troy in Asia Minor. --n. 1 a native or inhabitant of Troy. 2 a person who works, fights, etc. courageously (works like a Trojan). Phrases and idioms Trojan Horse 1 a hollow wooden horse said to have been used by the Greeks to enter Troy. 2 a person or device planted to bring about an enemy's downfall. Etymology: ME f. L Troianus f. Troia Troy
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I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin trojanus of Troy, from Troia, Troja Troy, from Greek Trōïa Date: 14th century a native or inhabitant of Troy, one who shows qualities (as pluck, endurance, or determined energy) attributed to the defenders of ancient Troy, a merry and often irresponsible or disreputable companion, II. adjective Date: 14th century of, relating to, or resembling ancient Troy or its inhabitants, of, relating to, or constituting a ~ horse ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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