Trojan \Tro"jan\, n.
One who shows the pluck, endurance, determined energy, or the
like, attributed to the defenders of Troy; -- used chiefly or
only in the phrase like a Trojan; as, he endured the pain
like a Trojan; he studies like a Trojan.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Trojan \Tro"jan\, a. [L. Trojanus, fr. Troja, Troia, Troy, from
Tros, Gr. Trw`s, Trwo`s, Tros, the mythical founder of Troy.]
Of or pertaining to ancient Troy or its inhabitants. -- n. A
native or inhabitant of Troy.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |