Teucrian

American  

[too-kree-uhn, tyoo-] / ˈtu kri ən, ˈtyu- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the ancient Trojans.

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noun

1. one of the ancient Trojans.

Teucrian British  

/ ˈtjuːkrɪən /

noun

1. another word for Trojan

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Etymology

Origin of Teucrian

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

Example Sentences

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

Or shall I, following Ilian ships, bear uttermost commands Of Teucrian men, because my help their lightened hearts makes kind; Because the thank for deed I did lies ever on their mind?

From The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse by Morris, William

Also I remember that Teucer spake honorably of the men of Troy, saying that he was himself sprung of the old Teucrian stock.

From The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) by Various

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

I admired the Teucrian captains, admired their lord, the son of Laomedon; but Anchises moved high above them all.

From The Aeneid of Virgil by Virgil