Trojan

Trojan
I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Latin trojanus of Troy, from Troia, Troja Troy, from Greek Trōïa Date: 14th century 1. a native or inhabitant of Troy 2. one who shows qualities (as pluck, endurance, or determined energy) attributed to the defenders of ancient Troy 3. a merry and often irresponsible or disreputable companion II. adjective Date: 14th century 1. of, relating to, or resembling ancient Troy or its inhabitants 2. of, relating to, or constituting a Trojan horse

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