Teucrian
Americanadjective
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Teucrian
< Greek Teûkr ( os ) Teucer, first king of Troy
Example Sentences
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If Carthage braveries And lovely look of Libyan walls hold fast thy Tyrian eyes, Why wilt thou grudge the Teucrian men Ausonian dwelling-place?
From The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse by Morris, William
Nay, if the ninth fair morning show fine day, And bring the sunshine, be a match decreed For Teucrian ships, their swiftness to essay.
From The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor by Taylor, Edward Fairfax
Ah, woe the day betide, 424 If Teucrian exiles win Lavinia for a bride!
From The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor by Taylor, Edward Fairfax
Alas, O maid, thou payest it o'ermuch and bitterly, That thou unto the Teucrian folk the challenge needs must cry.
From The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse by Morris, William
Let fear fall from you, Teucrian men, and set your cares aside; Hard fortune yet constraineth me and this my realm untried To hold such heed, with guard to watch my marches up and down.
From The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse by Morris, William
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