Teucrian

[ too-kree-uhn, tyoo- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the ancient Trojans.

noun

1. one of the ancient Trojans.

Teucrian

/ ˈtjuːkrɪən /

noun

1. another word for Trojan

Word History and Origins

Origin of Teucrian¹

< Greek Teûkr ( os ) Teucer, first king of Troy

Example Sentences

I issue out on the sloping height of the ridge, whence wretched Teucrian hands were hurling their ineffectual weapons.

From Project Gutenberg

Teucrian, tū′kri-an, adj. relating to the ancient Trojans (Teucri) or to the Troad.

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Hapless Ufens is fallen, not to see our shame; corpse and armour are in Teucrian hands.

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