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.
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.
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.
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.