a. [ L. Trojanus, fr. Troja, Troia, Troy, from Tros, Gr. Trw`s, Trwo`s, Tros, the mythical founder of Troy. ] 1. Of or pertaining to ancient Troy or its inhabitants. -- n. A native or inhabitant of Troy. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. One who shows the pluck, endurance, determined energy, strength, or the like, attributed to the defenders of Troy; -- used chiefly or only in the phrase
like a Trojan; as, he endured the pain like a Trojan; he studies like a Trojan. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
Tim jumped like a Trojan from the bed. Finnegan's Wake (Irish song) [ PJC ]