Hector
[ hek-ter ]
/ ˈhɛk tər /
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noun
Classical Mythology. the eldest son of Priam and husband of Andromache: the greatest Trojan hero in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles.
(lowercase) a blustering, domineering person; a bully.
a male given name.
verb (used with object)
(lowercase) to treat with insolence; bully; torment: The teacher hectored his students incessantly.
verb (used without object)
(lowercase) to act in a blustering, domineering way; be a bully.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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<Latin <Greek Héktōr, special use of adj. héktōr holding fast
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British Dictionary definitions for Hector (1 of 2)
hector
/ (ˈhɛktə) /
verb
to bully or torment
noun
a blustering bully
Word Origin for hector
C17: after Hector (the son of Priam), in the sense: a bully
British Dictionary definitions for Hector (2 of 2)
Hector
/ (ˈhɛktə) /
noun
classical myth a son of King Priam of Troy, who was killed by Achilles
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Cultural definitions for Hector
Hector
In classical mythology, a prince of Troy and the bravest of the Trojan warriors. At the end of the Trojan War (see also Trojan War), Achilles killed Hector and then dragged his body behind a chariot around the walls of Troy.
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