Teucrian
Americanadjective
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Teucrian
< Greek Teûkr ( os ) Teucer, first king of Troy
Example Sentences
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Three hundred of the best Stand in his lofty stables, sleek and fair; And forth in order for each Teucrian guest His servants led them, at their King's behest.
From The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor by Taylor, Edward Fairfax
I issue out on the sloping height of the ridge, whence wretched Teucrian hands were hurling their ineffectual weapons.
From The Aeneid of Virgil by Virgil
Jove prompting, fierce Mezentius now the fight Takes up, and charges at the Teucrian foes.
From The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor by Taylor, Edward Fairfax
Now Mars armipotent the Latins lends Fresh heart and strength, but Fear and black Dismay And Flight upon the Teucrian troops he sends.
From The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor by Taylor, Edward Fairfax
Ah, what a city shalt thou see! how shall the lordship wax With such a spouse! with Teucrian arms our brothers at our backs Unto what glory of great deeds the Punic realm may reach!
From The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse by Morris, William
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