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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Troian(e, Troyan, Troy(i)en, n. and adj. [ME and e.m.E. Troien (Manning), Troyan, Troian (both Chaucer), L. Trōiānus.]
A. noun. A Trojan, a native of Troy.c1400 Troy-bk. ii 698 (C).
That the Gregeois … more abile myght mak to ded The Troyiens slepand in that sted c1400 Troy-bk. ii 1863.
Troyens 1513 Doug. xi xiii 62 (Sm.).
Mony Troianis ded to ground scho laid
B. adj. That is a native of Troy, Trojan.1513 Doug. x ii 84.
Troiane adulterar Ombesegyt the cite of Spartha 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 12/4.
Triton … Who drownd the Troyan trumpetour most raire 1581-1623 James VI Poems I 19/15.
For to descryue the Troian kings of olde
